Bill117th CongressFiled May 18, 2022Health
H.R. 7816
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 18, 2022)
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022
This bill prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains into a publicly owned water system. Violators shall be subject to a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
The bill also specifies that individuals on whom an abortion is performed shall not be liable for violations.
What just happenedMay 18, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3](R-IN)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 18, 2022
- May 18, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 18, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 18, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House