# 116-hr-4903: Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

116-hr-4903, Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-4903
- Congress: 116
- Title: Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Introduced: 2019-10-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (R-KS)
- Cosponsors: 56
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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.

## Cosponsors (56)

- Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12] (R-GA), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8] (R-TX), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large] (R-MT), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] (R-OK), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] (R-WV), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- JOHN SHIMKUS (R-IL), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] (R-LA), 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] (R-MO), 2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Spano, Ross [R-FL-15] (R-FL), 2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2019-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH), 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK), 2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2019-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6] (R-MN), 2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] (R-OH), 2019-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2020-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2020-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

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- 116-hr-19: Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019

## Sources
- [116-hr-4903 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4903)

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