H.R. 4157 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Sanctity of Human Life Act
H.R. 4157 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Nov 13, 2007, sponsored by Paul C. Broun with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 13, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Sanctity of Human Life Act - Declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is the person's paramount and most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, at which time every human has all legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and all U…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul C. Broun (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 61 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 13, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Feb 25, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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