US HB718 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 12-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-14 - 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 January 27 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-14 - 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 2017 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 2017
Sponsors
| Rep. Patrick Tiberi [R-OH] | Rep. Brad Wenstrup [R-OH] | Rep. David Roe [R-TN] | Rep. David Joyce [R-OH] |
| Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH] | Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH] | Rep. James Renacci [R-OH] | Rep. Michael Turner [R-OH] |
| Rep. Bill Johnson [R-OH] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] | Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Earl Carter [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-14 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
| 2017-01-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2017-01-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB5637 (Related) 2018-05-22 - 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/718/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr718/BILLS-115hr718ih.pdf |
