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Sanctity of Life Act of 2007

Introduced: June 6, 2007 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 110th Congress ended
It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 16, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Jun 6, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 6, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1213)
Jun 6, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sanctity of Life Act of 2007 - Declares that: (1) human life shall be deemed to exist from conception, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) the term "person" shall include all such human life. Recognizes that each state has authority to protect the lives of unborn children residing in the jurisdiction of that state .

Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure, on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions.

Makes federal court decisions not binding precedent on the courts of any state or their subdivisions, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States or their subdivisions.

Makes this Act applicable to any case pending on the date of enactment.

What's happening now July 16, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2597: Sanctity of Life Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2597/
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"H.R. 2597: Sanctity of Life Act of 2007." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-2597/.
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