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H.R. 503 (107th)

Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2001

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Introduced

7 February 2001

Last action

8 June 2001 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Largent, Steve [R-OK-1], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2]

Subjects

Defence, Energy

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Energy

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Summary

Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2001 - Provides that: (1) whoever engages in conduct that violates specified provisions of the Federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or specified articles the Uniform Code of Military Justice (conduct constituting certain Federal violent crimes) and thereby causes the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who is in utero, shall be guilty of a separate offense; and (2) the punishment for that separate offense shall be the same as that provided under Federal law for that conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother. Specifies that a violation of such provisions does not require proof that: (1) the person engaging in the conduct had knowledge or should have had knowledge that the victim of the underlying offense was pregnant; or (2) the defendant (or accused) intended to cause the death of, or bodily injury to, the unborn child. Directs that if the person engaging in the conduct thereby intentionally kills or attempts to kill the unborn child, that person shall be punished as provided under the Federal criminal code for intentionally killing or attempting to kill a human being. Prohibits imposition of the death penalty for an offense under this Act. Bars prosecution under this Act: (1) of any person for conduct relating to an abortion for which the consent of the pregnant woman, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law; (2) for conduct relating to any medical treatment of the pregnant woman or her unborn child; or (3) of any woman with respect to her unborn child.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 February 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 March 2001

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 March 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 March 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 March 2001

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 21 March 2001

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 28 March 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 28 March 2001

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.

    Source: Committee

  13. 3 April 2001

    Passed

    Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 503. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  14. 20 April 2001

    Introduced

    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 24, 2001.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 20 April 2001

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-42, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. (text of measure as reported in House: CR 4/24/2001 E594)

    Source: Committee

  16. 20 April 2001

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-42, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.(text of measure as reported in House: CR 4/24/2001 E594)

    Source: Committee

  17. 24 April 2001

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 119 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 503 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 119 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 April 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 24 April 2001

    Discharge

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  20. 24 April 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  21. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 26 April 2001

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 172, 1 Present (Roll no. 89). (text as passed House: CR H1613-1614)

    Source: Floor

  23. 26 April 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  24. 26 April 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 172, 1 Present (Roll no. 89).(text as passed House: CR H1613-1614)

    Source: Floor

  25. 26 April 2001

    Floor

    The previous question on the amendment and on the bill was ordered, pursuant to H. Res. 119. (consideration: CR H1612-1613)

    Source: Floor

  26. 26 April 2001

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 503 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 119 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  27. 26 April 2001

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 119 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  28. 26 April 2001

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 119. (consideration: CR H1612-1650)

    Source: Floor

  29. 7 June 2001

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

  30. 8 June 2001

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.

    Source: Calendars

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