H.R. 722 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Life at Conception Act
H.R. 722 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 24, 2025, sponsored by Eric Burlison with 116 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 116
- 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
Eric Burlison (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 116 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 24, 2025)
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Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 15: Equality Act
- H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
- H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
- H.J.Res. 80: Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
- H.J.Res. 101: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit…
- S.J.Res. 220: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- S. 382: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- H.R. 925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- H.R. 1007: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
- H.R. 4099: 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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