HR 6455 · 97th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
A bill to affirm the intrinsic value of all human life, to recognize the humanity of unborn children, and to ensure that the federal government not participate in or support abortions.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.(1982-06-04)
Plain Language Summary
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Prohibits Federal involvement in the performance of abortions, except when the life of the mother would be endangered if the child were carried to term. Includes the following activities within the scope of this prohibition: (1) performance of an abortion by a Federal agency; (2) use of appropriated funds to perform or reimburse or refer for abortions; (3) use of funds for research or training with respect to abortion; or (4) contracting for insurance which pays or reimburses for abortion. Prohibits any institution receiving Federal funding from discriminating against any employee or student because of such person's opposition to abortion. Authorizes the bringing of individual or class actions in Federal court to enforce this Act. Provides for expedited Supreme Court review with regard to this Act.…
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Cosponsors (12)
2 Democrats10 Republicans