United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 718 (115th)
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017
Introduced
27 January 2017
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Summary
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017 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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 2017
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 27 January 2017
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 27 January 2017
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/718
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/718