US HB1192 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 63-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides a definition of the term "dismemberment abortion." A physician who performs a dismemberment abortion is subject to a criminal fine, up to two years in prison, or both, unless the dismemberment abortion was necessary to save the mother's life. A woman or a parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill. The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this bill, for being a principal or an accessory after the fact, or for concealing a dismemberment abortion.

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Title

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2017

Sponsors

Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ]Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC]Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO]
Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC]Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO]Rep. Chris Stewart [R-UT]Rep. Robert Aderholt [R-AL]
Rep. French Hill [R-AR]Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX]Rep. Kevin Yoder [R-KS]Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC]
Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX]Rep. Brad Wenstrup [R-OH]Rep. Jim Bridenstine [R-OK]Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer [R-MO]
Rep. Steven Palazzo [R-MS]Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV]Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN]
Sen. Roger Marshall [R-KS]Rep. Steve Russell [R-OK]Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX]Rep. Daniel Webster [R-FL]
Rep. Bill Huizenga [R-MI]Rep. Robert Pittenger [R-NC]Rep. Bill Johnson [R-OH]Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA]
Rep. Jody Arrington [R-TX]Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX]Rep. Barry Loudermilk [R-GA]Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA]
Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO]Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R-TX]Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD]Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ]
Rep. Francis Rooney [R-FL]Rep. Trent Kelly [R-MS]Rep. Ralph Norman [R-SC]Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN]
Rep. Mike Bishop [R-MI]Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC]Rep. Charles Fleischmann [R-TN]Rep. Peter Roskam [R-IL]
Rep. Keith Rothfus [R-PA]Rep. Sam Graves [R-MO]Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI]Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH]
Rep. Stevan Pearce [R-NM]Rep. Tom Graves [R-GA]Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX]Rep. Todd Rokita [R-IN]
Rep. Clay Higgins [R-LA]Rep. Ken Buck [R-CO]Rep. Richard Hudson [R-NC]Rep. James Renacci [R-OH]
Rep. Kristi Noem [R-SD]Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC]Rep. Martha Roby [R-AL]Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN]
Rep. Michael Burgess [R-TX]Rep. Rodney Davis [R-IL]Rep. Tom Emmer [R-MN]

History

DateChamberAction
2017-03-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
2017-03-16HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
2017-02-16HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2017-02-16HouseIntroduced in House

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