HR 4536 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-02-11· Sponsored by Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2016-02-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States. The term "fetal remains" means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion. A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.…

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Cosponsors (11)

11 Republicans
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]OH
Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]OH
Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]OH
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]OH
Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]OH
Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16]OH
Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]OH
Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]OH
Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]OH
Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]OH