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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5637| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (31)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Gregg Harper (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018 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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Timeline
Apr 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • April 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-718: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
AbortionSolid waste and recycling

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5637| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2018 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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Timeline
Apr 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • April 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (31)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Gregg Harper (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)James B. Renacci (Republican)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-718: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionSolid waste and recycling