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H.R. 5646 (112th)

Homeland Security Respect for Life Act

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Introduced

8 May 2012

Last action

18 May 2012 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4], Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Schilling, Robert T. [R-IL-17], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8]

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Summary

Homeland Security Respect for Life Act - Prohibits funds appropriated for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from being used to: (1) pay for an abortion, except in a case where a pregnant detainee suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would place the detainee in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by, or arising from, pregnancy itself, or in a case of rape; or (2) require any person to perform, or facilitate in any way the performance of, any abortion.

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Timeline

  1. 8 May 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 8 May 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 May 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 May 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 May 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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