H.R. 36 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
H.R. 36 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 6, 2015, sponsored by Trent Franks with 186 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 186
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion except in conformity with this Act's requirements. Requires the physician to first determine the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child, or reasonably rely upon such a determination made by another physician, by making inquiries of the pregnant woman and performing s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trent Franks (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 183 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 13, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S6868) (Sep 22, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Sep 22, 2015 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected54–42 - On Passage
House · May 13, 2015 · Passed242–184 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 13, 2015 · Failed181–246
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActHouse · May 13, 2015
- Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActHouse · May 13, 2015
- A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 22, 2015
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- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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