House Bill 718
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 27, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
718
Congress
115
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 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon 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 27, 2017
02/14/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
01/27/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/27/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:15 PM