HR 671 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-17· Sponsored by Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]· 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, and Homeland Security.(2019-03-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2019 This bill establishes a new criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning 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 (20)

20 Republicans
Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]OH
Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]OH
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]OH
Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]TN
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]NC
Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]WV
Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]SC
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]AR
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]SC
Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]CA
Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]TX
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]IN
Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]TX
Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]TX
Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]MO
Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]MS
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]MO