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H.R. 1797 (113th)

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

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Introduced

26 April 2013

Last action

19 June 2013 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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Summary

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion within the District of Columbia except in conformity with this Act's requirements. Requires the physician to first make a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child, or reasonably rely upon such a determination made by another physician, by making inquiries of the pregnant woman and performing such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician would consider necessary. Prohibits the abortion from being performed if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater. Makes an exception where necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury, excluding psychological or emotional conditions. Permits a physician to terminate a pregnancy under such exception only in the manner which provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive, unless termination of the pregnancy in that manner would pose a greater risk of the death or substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman than would other available methods. Prescribes penalties for violations. Bars prosecution of a woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this Act, but authorizes such a woman or the father or maternal grandparent of the unborn child to obtain appropriate relief through a civil action. Provides for injunctive relief to prevent violations. Sets forth specified privacy protections in court proceedings for the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed. Requires any physician who performs an abortion within the District to report it to the Department of Health of the District of Columbia, which shall issue annual public reports.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 May 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 May 2013

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 June 2013

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 June 2013

    Vote

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 4 .

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 June 2013

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 June 2013

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 June 2013

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 June 2013

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 14 June 2013

    Discharge

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  13. 14 June 2013

    Committee

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Source: Committee

  14. 14 June 2013

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-109, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 14 June 2013

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-109, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  16. 17 June 2013

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 266 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1947 and provides for consideration of H.R. 1797 with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

  17. 18 June 2013

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 18 June 2013

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 18 June 2013

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 196 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H3730-3731)

    Source: Floor

  20. 18 June 2013

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 196 (Roll no. 251).(text: CR H3730-3731)

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 June 2013

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3743)

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 June 2013

    Floor

    The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1947 and provides for consideration of H.R. 1797 with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

  23. 18 June 2013

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 266. (consideration: CR H3730-3743)

    Source: Floor

  24. 19 June 2013

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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