House Bill 2373
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PRENDA Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2373
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2019 or the PRENDA Act of 2019
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of sex-selection abortions (i.e., abortions based on the sex or gender of an unborn child).
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes a sex-selection abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
April 25, 2019
05/20/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
04/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 8:02:13 PM