H.R. 681 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Life at Conception Act
H.R. 681 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Alexander X. Mooney with 150 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 150
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Life at Conception Act This bill 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. Nothing in this bill shall be 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, 149 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Jan 24, 2017)
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- H.R. 1447: Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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