S. 51 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2005
S. 51 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 24, 2005, sponsored by Sam Brownback with 34 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
- Jan 24, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require an abortion provider, before beginning any abortion of a pain-capable unborn child (defined as an unborn child who has reached a probable stage of development of 20 weeks after fertilization), to: (1) make a specified statement to the pregnant woman that Congress has determined that there is substantial evidence that the process will caus…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Brownback (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S512-514) (Jan 26, 2005)
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- H.R. 2520: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005
- H.R. 4579: Employee Retirement Preservation Act
- H.R. 4519: State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006
- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
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