HR 5440 · 96th Congress · Law

A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States in matters relating to abortion.

Introduced 1979-09-27· Sponsored by Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-09-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits any Federal court (excluding the Supreme Court) from issuing injunctive relief in any case arising out of Federal, State, or local law that prohibits, limits, or regulates abortion or the provision of public assistance for the performance of abortions.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (13)

3 Democrats10 Republicans