H.R. 3069 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Right to Life Act
H.R. 3069 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 10, 2003, sponsored by Duncan Hunter with 59 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Right to Life Act - States that Congress declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being. Defines "human person" and "human being" as including each and every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including, but not limited to, the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual member of the human species comes into being.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duncan Hunter (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Oct 22, 2003)
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 16: Equal Rights and Equal Dignity for Americans Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 46: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
- H.R. 1910: Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act
- H.R. 2045: Ten Commandments Defense Act of 2003
- H.R. 3285: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2003
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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