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H.R. 275 (101st)

Surrogacy Arrangements Act of 1989

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Introduced

3 January 1989

Last action

27 March 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48]

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Surrogacy Arrangements Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties upon anyone who, on a commercial basis, knowingly makes, engages in, or brokers a surrogacy arrangement. Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide criminal penalties for anyone who advertises the availability of such an arrangement.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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