Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 2016)
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2016
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon 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.
What just happenedFeb 29, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2016
- Feb 29, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 11, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 11, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House