H.R. 2764 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Sanctity of Life Act of 2013
H.R. 2764 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jul 19, 2013, sponsored by Steve Stockman with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Sanctity of Life Act of 2013 - Declares that: (1) human life is deemed to exist from fertilization, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) "person" includes all such human life. Recognizes that each state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of those within the state's jurisdiction whom the state rationally regards as human beings.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Stockman (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Sep 13, 2013)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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