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HR 2149 106th Congress House Health Abortion Abortion procedures Fetus Fines (Penalties) Law Physicians

Late Term Abortion Restriction Act

Introduced: June 10, 1999 Introduced by: Hoyer, Steny H. Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 24, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jul 7, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jun 10, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 10, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1220)
Jun 10, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Late Term Abortion Restriction Act - Makes it unlawful, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, to knowingly perform an abortion after the fetus has become viable, unless, in the medical judgment of the attending physician, it is necessary to preserve the life of the woman or to avert serious adverse health consequences to her. Subjects a physician who violates this Act to a civil penalty of up to $10,000.

What's happening now September 24, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3