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Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021

Introduced: January 28, 2021 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.

The term fetal remains means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.

A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.

What's happening now March 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 28
All 28 Republican 22
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Estes, Ron
Kansas · Jun 24, 2021
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · May 12, 2021
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jan 28, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jan 28, 2021
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Balderson, Troy
Ohio · Jan 28, 2021
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jan 28, 2021
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Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Jan 28, 2021
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Jan 28, 2021
Carl, Jerry
· Jan 28, 2021
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jan 28, 2021
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Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Jan 28, 2021
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Jan 28, 2021
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jan 28, 2021
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Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Jan 28, 2021
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jan 28, 2021
Herrell, Yvette
· Jan 28, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Jan 28, 2021
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Jan 28, 2021
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jan 28, 2021
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jan 28, 2021
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Joyce, John
Pennsylvania · Jan 28, 2021
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Jan 28, 2021
LaTurner, Jake
· Jan 28, 2021
Luetkemeyer, Blaine
· Jan 28, 2021
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Jan 28, 2021
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jan 28, 2021
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jan 28, 2021
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jan 28, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 555: Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-555/
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"H.R. 555: Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-555/.
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H.R. 555, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-555/.
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