H.R. 212 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Sanctity of Human Life Act
H.R. 212 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 7, 2011, sponsored by Paul C. Broun with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Sanctity of Human Life Act - Declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is the person's paramount and most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, at which time every human has all legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and all U…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul C. Broun (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 65 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jan 24, 2011)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 112th Congress
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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