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H.R. 36 (114th)

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

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Introduced

6 January 2015

Last action

22 September 2015 · Floor

Status

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6868)

Sponsors

Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]

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Summary

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion except in conformity with this Act's requirements. Requires the physician to first determine 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, except: (1) 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; or (2) where the pregnancy is the result of rape, or the result of incest against a minor, if the rape has been reported at any time prior to the abortion to an appropriate law enforcement agency, or if the incest has been reported at any time prior to the abortion to an appropriate law enforcement agency or to a government agency legally authorized to act on reports of child abuse or neglect. Permits a physician to terminate a pregnancy under such an exception only in the manner that provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive, unless that manner would pose a greater risk than other available methods would pose of the death or substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, excluding psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman. Subjects individuals who violate this Act to a fine, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Bars prosecution of a woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this Act for violating or conspiring to violate this Act. Defines "abortion" to mean the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device to intentionally kill an unborn child or to intentionally terminate a pregnancy with an intention other than: (1) after viability, to produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of the child; or (2) to remove a dead unborn child.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 January 2015

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 38 Reported to House. The rule provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bills. The resolution provides one motion to recommit per bill.

    Source: Floor

  5. 21 January 2015

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 38 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  6. 22 January 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 May 2015

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 255 Reported to House. Providing for consideration of H.R. 1735, H.R. 36, and H.R. 2048

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 May 2015

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 - 184, 1 Present (Roll no. 223). (text: CR H2924-2926)

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 May 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 May 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 - 184, 1 Present (Roll no. 223).(text: CR H2924-2926)

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 May 2015

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 246 (Roll no. 222). (consideration: CR H2937-2938)

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 May 2015

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2937)

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 May 2015

    Floor

    Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H2936; text: CR H2936)

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 May 2015

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2936)

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 May 2015

    Floor

    Providing for consideration of H.R. 1735, H.R. 36, and H.R. 2048

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 May 2015

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 255. (consideration: CR H2923-2939)

    Source: Floor

  17. 14 May 2015

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  18. 15 September 2015

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

  19. 16 September 2015

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 230.

    Source: Calendars

  20. 17 September 2015

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S6798)

    Source: Floor

  21. 21 September 2015

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6822-6847)

    Source: Floor

  22. 22 September 2015

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6860-6864, S6868)

    Source: Floor

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