H.R. 616 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Life at Conception Act
H.R. 616 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 16, 2019, sponsored by Alexander X. Mooney with 157 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 157
- 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: 2 Democrats, 155 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Mar 4, 2019)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2163: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 8354: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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