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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2015Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1603

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 18, 2015)

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the federal criminal code to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to: (1) exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. The term "born alive" means the complete expulsion or extraction from his or her mother, at any stage of development, who after such expulsion or extraction breathes or has a beating heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, regardless of whether the umbilical cord has been cut.

Also, a health care practitioner or other employee who has knowledge of a failure to comply with these requirements must immediately report such failure to an appropriate law enforcement agency.

An individual who violates the provisions of this Act is subject to a criminal fine, up to five years in prison, or both.

An individual who commits an overt act that kills a child born alive is subject to criminal prosecution for murder.

The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this Act, for being an accessory after the fact, or for concealment of felony.

A woman who undergoes an abortion or attempted abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this Act.

What just happenedSep 21, 2015

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
13 cosponsors4 D9 R
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  1. Sep 21, 2015Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  2. Sep 18, 2015FloorH1B000

    Passed House with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 421.

  3. Sep 18, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 421.

  4. Sep 14, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.

    Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee
  5. Sep 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  6. Sep 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Homeland Security Committee
  7. Sep 10, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 10, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  9. Sep 9, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Sep 9, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Sep 9, 2015Floor

    The committee reported substitute amendment was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6539)

  12. Sep 9, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6539-6040; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S6539)

  13. Aug 5, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 196.

  14. Aug 5, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-116.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  15. Aug 5, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-116.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  16. Jun 24, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  17. Jun 17, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  18. Jun 17, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedSep 18, 201536

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the federal criminal code to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to: (1) exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. The term "born alive" means the complete expulsion or extraction from his or her mother, at any stage of development, who after such expulsion or extraction breathes or has a beating heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscles, regardless of whether the umbilical cord has been cut.

Also, a health care practitioner or other employee who has knowledge of a failure to comply with these requirements must immediately report such failure to an appropriate law enforcement agency.

An individual who violates the provisions of this Act is subject to a criminal fine, up to five years in prison, or both.

An individual who commits an overt act that kills a child born alive is subject to criminal prosecution for murder.

The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this Act, for being an accessory after the fact, or for concealment of felony.

A woman who undergoes an abortion or attempted abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this Act.

Passed Senate amendedSep 9, 201535

Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD), to identify Military Occupational Specialty Codes and Officer Branches, Air Force Specialty Codes, Naval Enlisted Classifications and Officer Designators, and Coast Guard Competencies (qualifications) that are transferable to the requirements and duties assigned to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers; and (2) to consider hiring qualified candidates with such qualifications who are eligible for veterans recruitment appointment.

(Sec. 4) Directs DHS, in conjunction with DOD, acting through existing programs, authorities, and agreements, to enhance DHS efforts to recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as CBP Officers. Requires such enhanced efforts to:

  • include CBP Officer opportunities in relevant job assistance efforts under the Transition Assistance Program;
  • place CBP officials or other relevant DHS officials at recruiting events and jobs fairs involving separating members of the Armed Forces;
  • provide opportunities for local CBP field offices to partner with military bases in the region;
  • include outreach efforts to educate members of the Armed Forces with qualifications that are transferable to CBP Officer requirements;
  • require DOD and DHS to work cooperatively to identify shared activities and opportunities for reciprocity related to steps in hiring CBP officers with the goal of minimizing the time required to hire qualified applicants;
  • require DOD and DHS to work cooperatively to ensure the streamlined interagency transfer of relevant background investigations and security clearances; and
  • include other elements to ensure that separating members of the Armed Forces are aware of opportunities to fill vacant CBP Officer positions.

(Sec. 5) Directs DHS and DOD, within 180 days after enactment of this Act and by December 31 of each of the three successive years, to jointly submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on DHS efforts to hire separating service members as CBP Officers.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 5, 20151

Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD), to identify Military Occupational Specialty Codes, Air Force Specialty Codes, Naval Enlisted Classifications and Officer Designators, and Coast Guard Competencies (qualifications) that are transferable to the requirements and duties assigned to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers; and (2) to consider hiring qualified candidates with such qualifications who are eligible for veterans recruitment appointment.

(Sec. 4) Directs DHS, in conjunction with DOD, to establish a program to actively recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as CBP Officers. Requires such program to:

  • include CBP Officer opportunities in relevant job assistance efforts under the Transition Assistance Program;
  • place CBP officials or other relevant DHS officials at recruiting events and jobs fairs involving separating members of the Armed Forces;
  • provide opportunities for local CBP field offices to partner with military bases in the region;
  • conduct outreach efforts to educate members of the Armed Forces with qualifications that are transferable to CBP Officer requirements;
  • require DOD and DHS to work cooperatively to identify shared activities and opportunities for reciprocity related to steps in hiring CBP officers with the goal of minimizing the time required to hire qualified applicants;
  • require DOD and DHS to work cooperatively to ensure the streamlined interagency transfer of relevant background investigations and security clearances; and
  • include other elements to ensure that separating members of the Armed Forces are aware of opportunities to fill vacant CBP Officer positions.

(Sec. 5) Directs DHS and DOD, within 180 days after enactment of this Act and by December 31 of each of the three successive years, to jointly submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the program, including the number of CBP Officer vacancies filled with separating service members.

Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2015

Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015

Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): (1) in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD), to identify Military Occupational Specialty Codes, Air Force Specialty Codes, Naval Enlisted Classifications and Officer Designators, and Coast Guard Competencies (qualifications) that are transferable to the requirements and duties assigned to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers; and (2) to consider hiring qualified candidates with such qualifications who are eligible for veterans recruitment appointment.

Directs DHS, in conjunction with DOD, to establish a program to actively recruit members of the Armed Forces who are separating from military service to serve as CBP Officers. Requires such program to:

  • include CBP Officer opportunities in relevant job assistance efforts under the Transition Assistance Program;
  • place CBP officials or other relevant DHS officials at recruiting events and jobs fairs involving separating members of the Armed Forces;
  • provide opportunities for local CBP field offices to partner with military bases in the region;
  • conduct outreach efforts to educate members of the Armed Forces with qualifications that are transferable to CBP Officer requirements;
  • require DOD and DHS to work cooperatively to identify shared activities and opportunities for reciprocity related to steps in hiring CBP officers with the goal of minimizing the time required to hire qualified applicants;
  • require DOD and DHS to work cooperatively to ensure the streamlined interagency transfer of relevant background investigations and security clearances; and
  • include other elements to ensure that separating members of the Armed Forces are aware of opportunities to fill vacant CBP Officer positions.
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act — Informed