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HOUSE 862118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Urging members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to refuse airport access to Iranian airlines sanctioned by the United States, to encourage these members to apply sanctions against such airlines, and for other purposes.

Last Action
11/14/2023

Actions

  • 2023-02-07Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-02-07Introduced in House
  • 2023-02-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-07 (00)

Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2023

This bill restricts the performance of dismemberment abortions. It defines the term dismemberment abortion.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. It provides an exception for a dismemberment abortion that is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or condition.

The bill establishes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—for a physician who performs a prohibited dismemberment abortion.

It also authorizes civil remedies for a woman or parent of a minor who undergoes a dismemberment abortion.

A woman who undergoes a dismemberment abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
  • Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
  • Bill Johnson (R-OH)
  • Mary Miller (R-IL)
  • Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)
  • Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
  • Jim Banks (R-IN)
  • Nathaniel Moran (R-TX)
  • Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA)
  • Brian Babin (R-TX)
  • Carol Miller (R-WV)
  • Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
  • James Baird (R-IN)
  • William Timmons (R-SC)
  • Ben Cline (R-VA)
  • Garret Graves (R-LA)
  • Mike Bost (R-IL)
  • Randy Weber (R-TX)
  • John Moolenaar (R-MI)
  • W. Steube (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Abortion
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Legal fees and court costs
  • Medical ethics
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