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- H.R.4903
H.R.4903: Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 29, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 18, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 29, 2019
Bill Summary
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 18, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Estes (R-Kansas) |