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H.R. 6455 97th Congress House

A bill to affirm the intrinsic value of all human life, to recognize the humanity of unborn children, and to ensure that the federal government not participate in or support abortions.

Introduced: May 24, 1982 See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues AbortionAbortion, Birth Control, and Family PlanningCivil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendments
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This bill died when the 97th Congress ended
It never became law before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
May 28, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.
May 25, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 24, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
May 20, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
May 20, 1982
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
May 20, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 20, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 20, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 4, 1982

Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits Federal involvement in the performance of abortions, except when the life of the mother would be endangered if the child were carried to term.

Includes the following activities within the scope of this prohibition: (1) performance of an abortion by a Federal agency; (2) use of appropriated funds to perform or reimburse or refer for abortions; (3) use of funds for research or training with respect to abortion; or (4) contracting for insurance which pays or reimburses for abortion.

Prohibits any institution receiving Federal funding from discriminating against any employee or student because of such person's opposition to abortion.

Authorizes the bringing of individual or class actions in Federal court to enforce this Act.

Provides for expedited Supreme Court review with regard to this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 8
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 24, 1982
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6455: A bill to affirm the intrinsic value of all human life, to recognize the humanity of unborn children, and to ensure that the federal government not participate in or support abortions.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6455/
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"H.R. 6455: A bill to affirm the intrinsic value of all human life, to recognize the humanity of unborn children, and to ensure that the federal government not participate in or support abortions.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6455/.
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H.R. 6455, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-6455/.
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