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To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion.

USA115th CongressHR-2956| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2017
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Gregg Harper (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting in the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under age 18 without first complying with parental notification requirements, subject to exceptions. It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation. A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in federal district court to prohibit the abortion.
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • June 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

AbortionCivil actions and liabilityDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily relationshipsHealth personnel

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion.

USA115th CongressHR-2956| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2017
Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting in the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under age 18 without first complying with parental notification requirements, subject to exceptions. It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation. A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in federal district court to prohibit the abortion.
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 20, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • June 20, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 20, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 10, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Gregg Harper (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careFamily relationshipsHealth personnel