S. 2066 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
S. 2066 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Sep 22, 2015, sponsored by Ben Sasse with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to: (1) exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Sasse (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 22, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 22, 2015)
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- S. 238: Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015
- S. 483: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- S. 125: Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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