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H.R. 956 (116th)

Saving Children Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

4 February 2019

Last action

22 March 2019 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Ross Spano, Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Ron Wright, Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4], Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]

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Summary

Saving Children Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense that prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides a definition of the term "dismemberment abortion." A physician who performs a dismemberment abortion is subject to a criminal fine, up to two years in prison, or both, unless the dismemberment abortion was necessary to save the mother's life. A woman or a parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill. The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this bill, for being a principal or an accessory after the fact, or for concealing a dismemberment abortion.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 March 2019

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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