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H.R. 36 (115th)

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

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Introduced

3 January 2017

Last action

4 October 2017 · 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. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

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Summary

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion: (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 January 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 October 2017

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 548 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 36 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  6. 3 October 2017

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  7. 3 October 2017

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 3 October 2017

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 549). (text: CR H7713-7715)

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 October 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 189 (Roll no. 549).(text: CR H7713-7715)

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 October 2017

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 187 - 238 (Roll no. 548).

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 October 2017

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 October 2017

    Floor

    Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H7725)

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 October 2017

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 36 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  14. 3 October 2017

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 548. (consideration: CR H7712-7728)

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 October 2017

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 548 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 4 October 2017

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

3 October 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 237 · No 189 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

3 October 2017 · failed · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions · Failed · Official source

Yes 187 · No 238 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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