HR 4857 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Relief of Pain in the Human Fetus During Abortion Act

Introduced 1984-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4]· 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 Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1984-02-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Relief of Pain in the Human Fetus During Abortion Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense for any person to perform an abortion on a woman without informing her of the availability of anesthetics or analgesics to abolish or alleviate any pain caused to the fetus. Provides for a fine of not more than $1,000. Establishes exceptions where a medical emergency exists or where such use would decrease the possibility of survival of the fetus outside of the woman.…

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Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]NJ
Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]GU
Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7]OH
Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]TX
Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large]DE
Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45]CA
Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2]MN
Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39]CA
Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]OH
Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3]VA
Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40]CA
Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]PA
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]IL
Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7]MN
Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14]IL
Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]WI
Rep. Coats, Daniel [R-IN-4]IN
Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5]OR
Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6]IN
Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4]NY