H.R. 586 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Sanctity of Human Life Act
H.R. 586 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 17, 2017, sponsored by Jody B. Hice with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Sanctity of Human Life Act This bill declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is a person's most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its equivalent, at which time every human has all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jody B. Hice (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Feb 6, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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