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Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Introduced: November 26, 2019 See on congress.gov
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Nov 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill requires abortion providers to offer patients specified options concerning the human fetal tissue from an abortion. Specifically, patients must be given an informed consent form specifying the options to (1) take possession of the tissue for transfer to an entity that provides interment or cremations services, or (2) in cases where the tissue is expelled on the provider’s premises, release the tissue to the provider. If the tissue is released to the abortion provider, the provider must ensure the tissue is interred or cremated within seven days of the procedure in a manner consistent with state law regarding the disposal of human remains. Abortion providers must report annually about the aggregate number of abortions performed and other specified information.

The bill provides civil or criminal penalties for violations of disposal, informed consent, and reporting requirements.

What's happening now November 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 51
All 51 Republican 26
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jul 30, 2020
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jan 3, 2020
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LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Dec 17, 2019
Wenstrup, Brad
· Nov 26, 2019
BRADY, KEVIN
· Nov 20, 2019
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Nov 19, 2019
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Loudermilk, Barry
Georgia · Nov 19, 2019
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Nov 18, 2019
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Nov 18, 2019
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Murphy, Gregory F.
North Carolina · Nov 18, 2019
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Nov 18, 2019
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Nov 15, 2019
Davis, Rodney
· Nov 14, 2019
Mitchell, Paul
· Nov 13, 2019
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Smith, Jason
Missouri · Nov 13, 2019
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Nov 12, 2019
Buck, Ken
· Nov 12, 2019
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Nov 12, 2019
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Nov 12, 2019
Olson, Pete
· Nov 12, 2019
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Nov 12, 2019
Abraham, Ralph
· Oct 30, 2019
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Oct 30, 2019
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Oct 30, 2019
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Oct 30, 2019
Bucshon, Larry
· Oct 30, 2019
CHABOT, STEVE
· Oct 30, 2019
Cheney, Liz
· Oct 30, 2019
Conaway, K.
· Oct 30, 2019
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Oct 30, 2019
Gianforte, Greg
· Oct 30, 2019
Granger, Kay
· Oct 30, 2019
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Oct 30, 2019
Hartzler, Vicky
· Oct 30, 2019
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Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Oct 30, 2019
Hice, Jody
· Oct 30, 2019
Hollingsworth, Trey
· Oct 30, 2019
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Oct 30, 2019
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Oct 30, 2019
King, Steve
· Oct 30, 2019
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Oct 30, 2019
Marchant, Kenny
· Oct 30, 2019
Meadows, Mark
· Oct 30, 2019
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Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Oct 30, 2019
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Oct 30, 2019
Pence, Greg
· Oct 30, 2019
Ratcliffe, John
· Oct 30, 2019
Roby, Martha
· Oct 30, 2019
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 30, 2019
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Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Oct 30, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4934: Dignity for Aborted Children Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4934/
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