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H.R. 962 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

H.R. 962 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 5, 2019, sponsored by Ann Wagner with 193 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
Feb 5, 2019
Co-sponsors
193
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must exercise in the event a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ann Wagner (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 190 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 5, 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. (Mar 22, 2019)

Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 116th Congress

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 962 (116th Congress): Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-962/born-alive-abortion-survivors-protection-act (accessed 2026-10-17).