US HB5637 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 32-0)
Status: Introduced on April 26 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-05-22 - 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]
Status: Introduced on April 26 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-05-22 - 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
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States. The term "fetal remains" means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion. A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.
Title
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018
Sponsors
| Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH] | Rep. James Renacci [R-OH] | Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH] |
| Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH] | Rep. Bill Johnson [R-OH] | Rep. Warren Davidson [R-OH] | Rep. Jim Jordan [R-OH] |
| Rep. David Roe [R-TN] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC] | Rep. Scott DesJarlais [R-TN] |
| Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Brad Wenstrup [R-OH] | Rep. Richard Hudson [R-NC] |
| Rep. Daniel Webster [R-FL] | Rep. Bruce Westerman [R-AR] | Rep. Gregg Harper [R-MS] | Rep. Ralph Norman [R-SC] |
| Rep. Duncan Hunter [R-CA] | Rep. Earl Carter [R-GA] | Rep. Bill Flores [R-TX] | Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] |
| Rep. Robert Pittenger [R-NC] | Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] | Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA] |
| Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] | Rep. Trent Kelly [R-MS] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2018-04-26 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2018-04-26 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB718 (Related) 2017-02-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5637/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5637/BILLS-115hr5637ih.pdf |
