Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. Specifically, a health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as would reasonably be provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure the child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Additionally, a health care practitioner or other employee who has knowledge of a failure to comply with the degree-of-care requirements must immediately report such failure to law enforcement. A health care practitioner who fails to provide the required degree of care, or a health care practitioner or other employee who fails to report such failure, is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. An individual who intentionally kills or attempts to kill a child born alive is subject to prosecution for murder. The bill bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive under this bill and allows her to bring a civil action against a health care practitioner or other employee for violations.
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. WAGNER:H.R. 21.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:(1) Section 5 of the 14th Amendment, including the power toenforce the prohibition on government action denying equalprotection of the laws; and (2) Section 9 of Article I, tomake all laws necessary and proper for carrying intoexecution the powers vested by the Constitution of the UnitedStates, including the power to regulate commerce under Clause3 of such action.The single subject of this legislation is:To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a healthcare practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degreeof care in the case of a child who survives an abortion orattempted abortion.[Page H36]
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Sponsor
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- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] · [R-MO-2] · W000812
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Bio (legislators)
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Current term (7 total)
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Committee memberships (6)
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- Capital Markets (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1
- House Committee on Financial Services (house) · house · rank 5 · site
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (house) · house · rank 11 · site
- National Intelligence Enterprise (house) · house · rank 5
- Open Source Intelligence (house) · house · Chairwoman · rank 1
- Oversight and Investigations (house) · house · rank 3
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- Twitter: @RepAnnWagner
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- Instagram: @repannwagner
District offices (2)
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- 301 Sovereign Ct., Suite 201, Ballwin, MO, 63011 · 636-779-5449 · fax 636-779-5449 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 38.5980031,-90.4902674
- 516 Jefferson St., Washington, MO, 63090 · 636-231-1001 · 38.5560408,-91.0132402
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Cosponsors (163)
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- Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] · [R-LA-1] · S001176 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · [R-FL-3] · C001039 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-03 · original
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] · [R-GA-9] · C001116 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] · [R-TN-8] · K000392 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] · [R-PA-15] · T000467 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] · [R-KS-4] · E000298 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · [R-IN-9] · H001093 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · [R-MN-1] · F000475 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] · [R-AL-5] · S001220 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] · [R-IA-4] · F000446 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · [R-MN-8] · S001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] · [R-ID-1] · F000469 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] · [R-MS-4] · E000235 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] · [R-TX-2] · C001120 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] · [R-WI-5] · F000471 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] · [R-AL-4] · A000055 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · [R-LA-3] · H001077 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] · [R-TN-1] · H001086 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] · [R-TN-5] · O000175 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] · [R-MI-1] · B001301 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · [R-MO-6] · G000546 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · [R-MI-2] · M001194 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] · [R-IL-15] · M001211 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · [R-MI-5] · W000798 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · [R-TX-14] · W000814 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] · [R-OH-12] · B001306 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] · [R-MO-7] · B001316 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] · [R-UT-1] · M001213 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] · [R-TX-1] · M001224 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · [R-AZ-5] · B001302 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] · [R-TX-6] · E000071 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] · [R-TX-24] · V000134 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] · [R-MS-3] · G000591 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] · [R-CA-1] · L000578 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06Rep-CA-1 current · 7 terms
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] · [R-NC-9] · H001067 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · [R-GA-1] · C001103 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · [R-FL-11] · W000806 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] · [R-TN-7] · G000590 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06Rep-TN-7 current · 4 terms
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · [R-FL-2] · D000628 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] · [R-NY-23] · L000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-06
- Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] · [R-AR-2] · H001072 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · [R-TX-17] · S000250 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] · [R-ID-2] · S001148 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] · [R-AR-3] · W000809 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · [R-FL-12] · B001257 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · [R-CA-48] · I000056 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] · [R-CA-20] · F000480 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · [R-WI-6] · G000576 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] · [R-OK-1] · H001082 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] · [R-NE-3] · S001172 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] · [R-MS-1] · K000388 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] · [R-TN-2] · B001309 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · [R-NV-2] · A000369 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] · [R-PA-13] · J000302 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · [R-NY-24] · T000478 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · [R-MD-1] · H001052 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] · [R-GA-7] · M001218 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] · [R-OK-3] · L000491 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] · [R-OK-2] · B001317 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] · [R-GA-12] · A000372 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] · [R-NC-7] · R000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] · [R-FL-5] · R000609 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] · [R-IN-2] · Y000067 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · [R-OK-5] · B000740 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] · [R-TX-23] · G000594 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09Rep-TX-23 current · 3 terms
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] · [R-KY-2] · G000558 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] · [R-IL-16] · L000585 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] · [R-FL-15] · L000597 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · [R-VA-1] · W000804 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] · [R-MT-2] · D000634 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] · [R-GA-8] · S001189 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · [R-NJ-4] · S000522 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09Rep-NJ-4 current · 23 terms · 2 district offices
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · [R-SC-2] · W000795 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] · [R-NC-5] · F000450 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2] · [R-OH-2] · T000490 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] · [R-KS-1] · M000871 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Onder, Robert [R-MO-3] · [R-MO-3] · O000177 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · [R-NE-2] · B001298 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] · [R-FL-27] · S000168 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] · [R-TN-6] · R000612 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] · [R-TX-31] · C001051 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · [R-OH-5] · L000566 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] · [R-WV-1] · M001205 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · [R-CA-41] · C000059 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] · [R-TN-3] · F000459 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · [R-WY-0] · H001096 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] · [R-UT-4] · O000086 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · [R-TX-36] · B001291 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] · [R-TX-8] · L000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] · [R-MN-6] · E000294 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
- Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] · [R-PA-11] · S001199 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] · [R-FL-4] · B001314 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] · [R-KY-6] · B001282 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26] · [R-FL-26] · D000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. McDowell, Addison [R-NC-6] · [R-NC-6] · M001240 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] · [R-PA-9] · M001204 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2] · [R-WV-2] · M001235 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · [R-FL-13] · L000596 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] · [R-CA-5] · M001177 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] · [R-PA-14] · R000610 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] · [R-AL-3] · R000575 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] · [R-NJ-2] · V000133 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] · [R-SC-1] · M000194 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] · [R-TX-13] · J000304 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] · [R-MI-9] · M001136 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] · [R-TX-4] · F000246 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] · [R-GA-10] · C001129 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · [R-MN-7] · F000470 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] · [R-TX-5] · G000589 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13Rep-TX-5 current · 4 terms · 1 district office
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] · [R-FL-17] · S001214 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] · [R-OK-4] · C001053 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · [R-TX-3] · S001224 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] · [R-NC-3] · M001210 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] · [R-WI-7] · T000165 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
- Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-14
- Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] · [R-SD-0] · J000301 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-14
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] · [R-OH-8] · D000626 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-14
- Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] · [R-GA-11] · L000583 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-14
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] · [R-VA-6] · C001118 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-15
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] · [R-CO-5] · C001137 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-15
- Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] · [R-NY-2] · G000597 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-15
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] · [R-LA-5] · L000595 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-15
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] · [R-IA-1] · M001215 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-15
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] · [R-SC-4] · T000480 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-15
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · [R-WA-4] · N000189 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-15
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] · [R-MI-4] · H001058 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-16
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · [R-IA-2] · H001091 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-16
- Rep. Knott, Brad [R-NC-13] · [R-NC-13] · K000405 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] · [R-NY-11] · M000317 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] · [R-MO-8] · S001195 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] · [R-NC-14] · M001236 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] · [R-AK-0] · B001323 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] · [R-GA-14] · G000596 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21Rep-GA-14 current · 3 terms
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] · [R-TX-19] · A000375 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] · [R-SC-3] · B001325 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] · [R-FL-18] · F000472 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · [R-SC-7] · F000478 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] · [R-TX-12] · G000601 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · [R-TX-25] · W000816 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · [R-TX-22] · N000026 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] · [R-AR-1] · C001087 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · [R-PA-16] · K000376 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] · [R-OH-10] · T000463 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] · [R-TX-26] · G000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] · [R-AL-6] · P000609 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] · [R-OH-15] · C001126 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7] · [R-FL-7] · M001216 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] · [R-ND-0] · F000482 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-21
- Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] · [R-UT-2] · M001228 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] · [R-WI-8] · W000829 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] · [R-AZ-6] · C001133 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] · [R-FL-8] · H001099 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] · [R-IN-8] · M001233 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22Rep-IN-8 current · 1 term · 2 district offices
- Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] · [R-KY-1] · C001108 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] · [R-OH-14] · J000295 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] · [R-NE-1] · F000474 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
- Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] · [R-OR-2] · B000668 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-23
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] · [R-AR-4] · W000821 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-23
- Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28] · [R-FL-28] · G000593 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-23
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] · [R-TX-21] · R000614 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-23
Committees (2)
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- Judiciary Committee [Senate Standing]2025-01-24T15:24:52ZReferred To
- Judiciary Committee [House Standing]2025-01-23T20:51:50ZUnknown2025-01-23T20:08:30ZUnknown2025-01-03T16:00:25ZReferred To
Actions — from XML (15)
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- 2025-01-24IntroReferralvia SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-23 15:58:47FloorH38310via House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-01-23 15:58:45FloorH37100via House floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)VoteHouse roll 27 — source
- 2025-01-23 15:58:45Floor8000via Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)VoteHouse roll 27 — source
- 2025-01-23 15:51:50FloorH36210via House floor actionsOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 26).VoteHouse roll 26 — source
- 2025-01-23 15:45:57FloorH30000via House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H347-348)
- 2025-01-23 15:08:57FloorH8D000via House floor actionsPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 21, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- 2025-01-23 15:08:40FloorH8A000via House floor actionsThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- 2025-01-23 15:08:30FloorH36200via House floor actionsMs. Chu moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H344-345)
- 2025-01-23 15:07:55FloorH35000via House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2025-01-23 13:54:39FloorH8D000via House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.
- 2025-01-23 13:53:49FloorH30000via House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H335-345)
- 2025-01-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-01-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- 2025-01-03IntroReferral1000via Library of CongressIntroduced in House
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- Display Title2026-09-19T23:07:37ZBorn-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T03:38:22ZTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
- Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-01-31T03:53:17ZBorn-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-01-24T02:38:18ZBorn-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-01-23T07:08:22ZBorn-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-01-23T07:03:20ZTo amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
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- Referred in Senate2025-01-24T05:00:00Z
- Engrossed in House2025-01-23T05:00:00Z
- Introduced in House2025-01-03T05:00:00Z
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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of a child born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion.
Specifically, a health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as would reasonably be provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure the child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Additionally, a health care practitioner or other employee who has knowledge of a failure to comply with the degree-of-care requirements must immediately report such failure to law enforcement.
A health care practitioner who fails to provide the required degree of care, or a health care practitioner or other employee who fails to report such failure, is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both.
An individual who intentionally kills or attempts to kill a child born alive is subject to prosecution for murder.
The bill bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive under this bill and allows her to bring a civil action against a health care practitioner or other employee for violations.
Related bills
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- HRES 5 (119) Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.Latest: 2025-01-03 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Relationship: Related bill (via House)
- S 6 (119) Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActLatest: 2025-01-22 — Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
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