HR 532 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act

Introduced 2021-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2021-03-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans