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H.R. 1218 (106th)

Child Custody Protection Act

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Introduced

23 March 1999

Last action

12 July 1999 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.

Sponsors

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17]

Subjects

Defence

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20 August 2025

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Summary

Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit transporting an individual under age 18 across a State line to obtain an abortion and thereby abridging the right of a parent under a law in force in the State where the individual resides requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision. Makes an exception if the abortion was necessary to save the life of the minor. Specifies that neither the minor transported nor her parent may be prosecuted or sued for a violation of this Act. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution for, or to a civil action based on, such a violation that the defendant reasonably believed that before the individual obtained the abortion, the parental consent or notification or judicial authorization that would have been required had the abortion been performed in the State where the individual resides, took place. Authorizes any parent who suffers legal harm from a violation to obtain appropriate relief in a civil action. Defines "parent" to include a guardian, legal custodian, or person standing in loco parentis who has care and control of the minor, and with whom the minor regularly resides, who is designated by such law as a person to whom notification, or from whom consent, is required.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 May 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 June 1999

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 June 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 9 June 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3868)

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 23 June 1999

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 June 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 June 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4830)

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 25 June 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 118.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 25 June 1999

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-204.

    Source: Committee

  14. 25 June 1999

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-204.

    Source: Committee

  15. 29 June 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1218 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  16. 30 June 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H5102-5123)

    Source: Floor

  17. 30 June 1999

    Floor

    Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.

    Source: Floor

  18. 30 June 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 30 June 1999

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 270 - 159 (Roll no. 261).

    Source: Floor

  20. 30 June 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 270 - 159 (Roll no. 261).

    Source: Floor

  21. 30 June 1999

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 164 - 268 (Roll no. 260). (consideration: CR H5120-5122)

    Source: Floor

  22. 30 June 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1218 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  23. 30 June 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  24. 30 June 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 233 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  25. 1 July 1999

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  26. 12 July 1999

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.

    Source: Calendars

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