119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jan 23, 2025
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
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Latest action (Jan 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Jan 23, 2025)
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new federal 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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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