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H.R.784: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 5, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
178 (2 Democrats, 176 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 24, 2019
Bill Summary
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
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March 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Jan. 24, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 24, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |