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H.R. 490 (115th)

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017

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Introduced

12 January 2017

Last action

6 February 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Sponsors

Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Thomas Garrett, Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

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Summary

Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a physician to knowingly perform an abortion: (1) without determining whether the fetus has a detectable heartbeat, (2) without informing the mother of the results, or (3) after determining that a fetus has a detectable heartbeat. It provides an exception for an abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical (but not psychological or emotional) disorder, illness, or condition. A physician who performs a prohibited abortion is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. 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. 12 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 February 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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