H.R. 7816 · 117th Congress · House

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced
May 18, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022

This bill prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains into a publicly owned water system. Violators shall be subject to a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

The bill also specifies that individuals on whom an abortion is performed shall not be liable for violations.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 18, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. MAY 18, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 18, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: May 18, 2022

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