H.R. 816 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Life at Conception Act
H.R. 816 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 9, 2015, sponsored by Alexander X. Mooney with 146 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 146
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Life at Conception Act Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Prohibits this Act from being construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alexander X. Mooney (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 145 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Mar 16, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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