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Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2001

Introduced: February 7, 2001 Introduced by: Graham, Lindsey Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 28 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 2001
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.
Jun 7, 2001
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 26, 2001
Received in the Senate.
Apr 26, 2001
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 172, 1 Present (Roll no. 89). (text as passed House: CR H1613-1614)
Apr 26, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 26, 2001
The previous question on the amendment and on the bill was ordered, pursuant to H. Res. 119. (consideration: CR H1612-1613)
Apr 26, 2001
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 119, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lofgren amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Apr 26, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 503.
Apr 26, 2001
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 503 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 119 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Apr 26, 2001
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 119. (consideration: CR H1612-1650)
Apr 26, 2001
Rule H. Res. 119 passed House.
Apr 24, 2001
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 119 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 503 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 119 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Apr 24, 2001
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
Apr 24, 2001
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Apr 20, 2001
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 24, 2001.
Apr 20, 2001
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-42, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. (text of measure as reported in House: CR 4/24/2001 E594)
Apr 20, 2001
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-42, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.(text of measure as reported in House: CR 4/24/2001 E594)
Apr 3, 2001
Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 503. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2001
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.
Mar 28, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 21, 2001
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 21, 2001
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Mar 15, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mar 15, 2001
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 20, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb 7, 2001
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Feb 7, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 26, 2001 House · vote #89 On Passage Passed 252–172 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 2

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to 1 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 27 Lofgren, Zoe An amendment numbered 1 and printed in the Congressional Record to insert a complete new text. Failed Apr 26, 2001
HAMDT 26 — An amendment considered as adopted pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 119. Agreed to Apr 26, 2001
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2001 - Provides that: (1) whoever engages in conduct that violates specified provisions of the Federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or specified articles the Uniform Code of Military Justice (conduct constituting certain Federal violent crimes) and thereby causes the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who is in utero, shall be guilty of a separate offense; and (2) the punishment for that separate offense shall be the same as that provided under Federal law for that conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother.

Specifies that a violation of such provisions does not require proof that: (1) the person engaging in the conduct had knowledge or should have had knowledge that the victim of the underlying offense was pregnant; or (2) the defendant (or accused) intended to cause the death of, or bodily injury to, the unborn child. Directs that if the person engaging in the conduct thereby intentionally kills or attempts to kill the unborn child, that person shall be punished as provided under the Federal criminal code for intentionally killing or attempting to kill a human being. Prohibits imposition of the death penalty for an offense under this Act.

Bars prosecution under this Act: (1) of any person for conduct relating to an abortion for which the consent of the pregnant woman, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law; (2) for conduct relating to any medical treatment of the pregnant woman or her unborn child; or (3) of any woman with respect to her unborn child.

What's happening now June 8, 2001

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 119 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 503) to amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Milit…
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 5
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Apr 24, 2001
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Apr 24, 2001
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Mar 14, 2001
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Mar 13, 2001
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 7, 2001
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