H.R. 4903 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
H.R. 4903 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Oct 29, 2019, sponsored by Ron Estes with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 29, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Estes (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 29, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Dec 18, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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