H.R. 1997 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
H.R. 1997 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on May 7, 2003, sponsored by Melissa Hart with 136 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 136
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 108-212
What it does
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2003 or Laci and Conner's Law - Provides that: (1) whoever engages in conduct that violates specified provisions of the Federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or specified articles the Uniform Code of Military Justice (conduct constituting certain Federal violent crimes) and thereby causes the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who i…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Melissa Hart (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 125 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2003
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2004
- Passed the SenateMar 25, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentMar 31, 2004
- Became lawApr 1, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-212. (Apr 1, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Mar 25, 2004 · Bill Passed61–38 - On Passage
House · Feb 26, 2004 · Passed254–163
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Unborn Victims of Violence ActHouse · Feb 26, 2004
- Unborn Victims of Violence ActHouse · Feb 26, 2004
- In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Mar 25, 2004
- To provide for domestic violence prevention.Senate · Mar 25, 2004
- A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn…Senate · Mar 25, 2004
More bills from Melissa Hart in the 108th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
- H.R. 218: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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