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S. 46 (99th)

Unborn Children's Civil Rights Act of 1985

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

6 March 1985 · Floor

Status

Star Print ordered S.46.

Sponsors

Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE]

Subjects

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Summary

Unborn Children's Civil Rights Act of 1985 - Prohibits Federal involvement in the performance of abortions, except Federal funds may be used for medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother or the unborn child. Includes the following activities within the scope of this provision: (1) use of appropriated funds to counsel or encourage an abortion; (2) use of appropriated funds to reimburse or refer for abortions; (3) use of funds for research with respect to abortion; or (4) contracting for insurance which pays or reimburses for abortion. Prohibits any institution receiving Federal funds from discriminating against any employee, applicant, or student because of such person's opposition to abortion. Prohibits the granting of attorney fees in a civil action involving a law, ordinance, or regulation prohibiting abortion. Provides for Supreme Court review with regard to a law, ordinance, or regulation prohibiting abortion which a lower Federal court declares unconstitutional.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate, read the first time.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 January 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 21 January 1985

    Floor

    Read the second time.

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 March 1985

    Floor

    Star Print ordered S.46.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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