Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018

Summary

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States. The term "fetal remains" means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion. A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.

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Timeline

1. 26 April 2018

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 April 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 April 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 May 2018

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 26 April 2018 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 April 2018

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 April 2018

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 April 2018

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Sponsors

• Robert Latta · R · Sponsor
• James Renacci · R · Sponsor
• STEVE CHABOT · R · Sponsor
• Michael Turner · R · Sponsor
• Bob Gibbs · R · Sponsor
• Bill Johnson · R · Sponsor
• Warren Davidson · R · Sponsor
• Jim Jordan · R · Sponsor
• David Roe · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Sponsor
• WALTER JONES · R · Sponsor
• Scott DesJarlais · R · Sponsor
• Alexander Mooney · R · Sponsor
• Jeff Duncan · R · Sponsor
• Brad Wenstrup · R · Sponsor
• Richard Hudson · R · Sponsor
• Daniel Webster · R · Sponsor
• Bruce Westerman · R · Sponsor
• Gregg Harper · R · Sponsor
• Ralph Norman · R · Sponsor
• Duncan Hunter · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Bill Flores · R · Sponsor
• Jim Banks · R · Sponsor
• Robert Pittenger · R · Sponsor
• K. Conaway · R · Sponsor
• Pete Olson · R · Sponsor
• Jody Hice · R · Sponsor
• Vicky Hartzler · R · Sponsor
• Kevin Cramer · R · Cosponsor
• Trent Kelly · R · Cosponsor
• Steve Stivers · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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