H.R. 618 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Right to Life Act
H.R. 618 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 22, 2007, sponsored by Duncan Hunter with 113 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 113
- 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" 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, 111 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 22, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Mar 1, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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