S. 220 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
S. 220 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Ben Sasse with 36 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
- 36
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to: (1) exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Sasse (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 24, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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