PRENDA Act of 2022
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 20, 2022)
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2022 or the PRENDA Act of 2022
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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 20, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 20, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 20, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 20, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House