H.R. 1151 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
H.R. 1151 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 8, 2005, sponsored by Dave Weldon Jr. with 138 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 138
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal judicial code to extend habeas corpus protections to persons who are subject to a court order authorizing or directing the withholding or withdrawal of food, fluids, or medical treatment necessary to sustain the person's life. Deems persons having custody in such cases to encompass parties so authorized or directed.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Weldon Jr. (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 115 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Mar 10, 2005)
More bills from Dave Weldon Jr. in the 109th Congress
Other Law bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
- S. 686: A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 3650: Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 642: Support our Scouts Act of 2005
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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