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S. 467 (98th)

Respect Human Life Act of 1983

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Introduced

3 February 1983

Last action

3 February 1983 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID]

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Summary

Respect Human Life Act of 1983 - Prohibits Federal involvement in the performance of abortions, except when the life of the mother would be endangered if the child were carried to term. Includes the following activities within the scope of this prohibition: (1) performance of an abortion by a Federal agency; (2) use of appropriated funds to perform or reimburse or refer for abortions; (3) promotion or assistance in the performance of abortions abroad; (4) contracting for insurance which pays or reimburses for abortions; (5) discrimination against an individual on the basis of that person's opposition to abortions; and (6) the withholding from a handicapped infant of nutritional sustenance, medical or surgical treatment by an institution receiving Federal assistance. Provides for expedited Supreme Court review of State laws restricting abortions or infanticide whenever such laws have been invalidated by a lower court.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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