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H.R.490: Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 11, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
101 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Heartbeat Protection Act of 2019 This bill makes it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |