House Bill 555
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
555
Congress
117
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
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.
The term fetal remains means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.
A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.
January 28, 2021
03/05/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/28/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/28/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:26 PM