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116-hr-4903116th Congress

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

Sponsored By: Representative Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

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Summary

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome. It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both. It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief. A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

KS • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]

    MD • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

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

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • JOHN SHIMKUS

    IL • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

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

    AR • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 10/29/2019

  • Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 11/5/2019

  • Rep. Spano, Ross [R-FL-15]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/5/2019

  • Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 11/5/2019

  • Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2019

  • Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2019

  • Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2019

  • Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2019

  • Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2019

  • Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2019

  • Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2019

  • Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 11/14/2019

  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 11/14/2019

  • Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 11/21/2019

  • Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 11/21/2019

  • Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/21/2019

  • Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 12/6/2019

  • Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/6/2019

  • Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 12/6/2019

  • Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2020

  • Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2020

  • Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2020

  • Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2020

  • Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2020

  • Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 7/22/2020

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