HR 555 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-28· 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.(2021-03-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021 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. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]WV
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]MD
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]AL
Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]MO
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]AZ
Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]CA
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]WI
Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]KY
Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]KS
Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]SC
Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]NE
Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]AL
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]IN
Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]OH
Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]GA
Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]PA
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]CO
Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-At Large]MT
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]MS