Sanctity of Life Act of 2013

Summary

Sanctity of Life Act of 2013 - Declares that: (1) human life is deemed to exist from fertilization, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) "person" includes all such human life. Recognizes that each state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of those within the state's jurisdiction whom the state rationally regards as human beings. Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions.

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Timeline

1. 19 July 2013

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 July 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 July 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 September 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 19 July 2013 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 July 2013

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 July 2013

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 July 2013

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19] · R · Sponsor
• Stevan Pearce · R · Sponsor
• Trent Franks · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
• Jeff Duncan · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Jim Bridenstine · R · Cosponsor
• Tom Cole · R · Cosponsor
• WALTER JONES · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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