S. 160 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
S. 160 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jan 16, 2019, sponsored by Lindsey Graham with 48 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
- 48
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 48 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (Apr 9, 2019)
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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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