S. 130 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
S. 130 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 15, 2019, sponsored by Ben Sasse with 49 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 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must exercise in the event a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Sasse (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 49 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (Feb 11, 2020)
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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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