H.R. 552 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Right to Life Act
H.R. 552 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 2, 2005, sponsored by Duncan Hunter with 101 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
- Feb 2, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 101
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Right to Life Act - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being. Defines "human being" (and "human person") to encompass all stages of life, including but not limited to the moment of fertilization or cloning.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duncan Hunter (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 99 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Mar 2, 2005)
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- H.R. 42: Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005
- H.J.Res. 57: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting religious freedom.
- H.R. 1227: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005
- H.R. 2679: Public Expression of Religion Act of 2005
- H.R. 3405: Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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