HR 555 · 99th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Preborn Children's Civil Rights Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.(1985-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Preborn Children's Civil Rights Act of 1985 - Prohibits Federal involvement in the performance of abortions, except that Federal funds may be used for medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother or the preborn child. Includes the following activities within the scope of this provision: (1) use of appropriated funds to counsel or encourage an abortion; (2) use of appropriated funds to reimburse or refer for abortions; (3) use of funds for research with respect to abortion; or (4) contracting for insurance which pays or reimburses for abortion. Prohibits any institution receiving Federal funds from discriminating against any employee, applicant, or student because of such person's opposition to abortion. Prohibits the granting of attorney fees in a civil action involving a law, ordinance, or regulation prohibiting abortion. Provides for Supreme Court review with regard to a law, ordinance, or regulation prohibiting abortion which a lower Federal court declares unconstitutional.…

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Cosponsors (20)

3 Democrats17 Republicans