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114-hr-4536114th Congress

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative PATRICK TIBERI

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Summary

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon 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.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

PATRICK TIBERI

OH • R

Cosponsors

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

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

Roll Call Votes

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