Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 17, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 182
PRENDA
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 17, 2019)
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of sex-selection abortions (i.e., abortions based on the sex or gender of an unborn child).
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes a sex-selection abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
What just happenedJan 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
15 cosponsors15 R
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- Introduced in SenateJan 17, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 17, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate