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114-hr-3515114th Congress

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2015

Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

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Summary

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides a definition of the term "dismemberment abortion." A physician who performs a dismemberment abortion is subject to a criminal fine, up to two years in prison, or both, unless the dismemberment abortion was necessary to save the mother's life. A woman or a parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill. The legislation bars the criminal prosecution of a woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion for conspiracy to violate the provisions of this bill, for being a principal or an accessory after the fact, or for concealment of felony.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

NJ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2015

  • Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2015

  • Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2015

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2015

  • Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2015

  • Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2015

  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2016

  • Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • WALTER JONES

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2016

  • Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2016

  • Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2016

  • Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 2/26/2016

  • Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 3/1/2016

  • Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 3/1/2016

  • Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/1/2016

  • Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2016

  • Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 4/13/2016

  • Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 5/26/2016

  • Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 9/28/2016

Roll Call Votes

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