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H.R. 2436 (106th)

Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 1999

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Introduced

1 July 1999

Last action

1 October 1999 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5], Rep. Hill, Rick [R-MT-At Large], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]

Subjects

Defence, Energy

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Energy

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Summary

Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 1999 - Provides that: (1) whoever engages in conduct that violates specified provisions of the Federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or specified articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (conduct constituting certain Federal violent crimes), and thereby causes the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who is in utero, shall be guilty of a separate offense; and (2) the punishment for that separate offense shall be the same as that provided under Federal law for that conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother, except that the death penalty shall not be imposed. Bars prosecution under this Act for conduct relating to an abortion: (1) for which the consent of the pregnant woman has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law in a medical emergency; (2) for conduct relating to any medical treatment of the pregnant woman or her unborn child; or (3) of any woman with respect to her unborn child.

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Timeline

  1. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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

  3. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 14 July 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 30 July 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 August 1999

    Vote

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 2.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 August 1999

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 14 September 1999

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 September 1999

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 September 1999

    Introduced

    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 29, 1999.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 24 September 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-332, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 24 September 1999

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-332, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 29 September 1999

    Discharge

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  16. 29 September 1999

    Committee

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  17. 29 September 1999

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 313 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2436 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on the Judiciary amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H.Rept. 106-348.

    Source: Floor

  18. 29 September 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 30 September 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 30 September 1999

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 172 (Roll no. 465).

    Source: Floor

  21. 30 September 1999

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 172 (Roll no. 465).

    Source: Floor

  22. 30 September 1999

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  23. 30 September 1999

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2436.

    Source: Floor

  24. 30 September 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  25. 30 September 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2436 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Makes in order the Committee on the Judiciary amendment in the nature of a substitute now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Makes in order only those amendments printed in H. Rept. 106-348.

    Source: Floor

  26. 30 September 1999

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Ray LaHood to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  27. 30 September 1999

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 313 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  28. 30 September 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 313. (consideration: CR H9044-9073)

    Source: Floor

  29. 30 September 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 313 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  30. 1 October 1999

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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