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Official Title as Introduced

To protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (1)

Date Actions Overview
10/30/2019Introduced in House

All Actions (3)

Date All Actions
11/01/2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Action By: Committee on Energy and Commerce
10/30/2019Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Action By: House of Representatives
10/30/2019Introduced in House
Action By: House of Representatives

Cosponsors (59)

* = Original cosponsor
CosponsorDate Cosponsored
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]* 10/30/2019
Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Spano, Ross [R-FL-15]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]* 10/30/2019
Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]* 10/30/2019
Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] 11/12/2019
Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15] 11/12/2019
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] 11/12/2019
Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3] 11/12/2019
Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] 11/12/2019
Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] 11/12/2019
Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] 11/12/2019
Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] 11/13/2019
Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10] 11/13/2019
Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] 11/14/2019
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] 11/15/2019
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] 11/18/2019
Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] 11/18/2019
Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3] 11/18/2019
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] 11/18/2019
Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] 11/19/2019
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4] 11/19/2019
Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] 11/20/2019
Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] 11/26/2019
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] 12/03/2019
Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18] 12/17/2019
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] 01/03/2020
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] 07/30/2020

Committees (1)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Energy and Commerce10/30/2019 Referred to
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health11/01/2019 Referred to

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Subjects (6)


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Introduced in House (10/30/2019)

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill requires abortion providers to offer patients specified options concerning the human fetal tissue from an abortion. Specifically, patients must be given an informed consent form specifying the options to (1) take possession of the tissue for transfer to an entity that provides interment or cremations services, or (2) in cases where the tissue is expelled on the provider’s premises, release the tissue to the provider. If the tissue is released to the abortion provider, the provider must ensure the tissue is interred or cremated within seven days of the procedure in a manner consistent with state law regarding the disposal of human remains. Abortion providers must report annually about the aggregate number of abortions performed and other specified information.

The bill provides civil or criminal penalties for violations of disposal, informed consent, and reporting requirements.