H.R. 431 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Life at Conception Act
H.R. 431 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 20, 2023, sponsored by Alexander X. Mooney with 131 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 131
- 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: 131 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 20, 2023)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 118th Congress
- S. 2861: Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
- S.J.Res. 4: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
- S. 5: Equality Act
- H.R. 15: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 25: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.J.Res. 82: Expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights…
- H.J.Res. 84: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- S. 613: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
- H.R. 734: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
- H.R. 782: Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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