H.R. 555 · 117th Congress · House

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Jan 28, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.

The term fetal remains means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.

A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 05, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 5, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jan 28, 2021

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