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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2311| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2018
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (46)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Dean Heller (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)John McCain (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Bob Corker (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Thad Cochran (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion: (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
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Oct 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-548
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2018
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 16, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 17, 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
Jan 24, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S498)
Jan 24, 2018
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S498)
Jan 29, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S527-545)
Jan 29, 2018
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 25.
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  • October 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-548
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 16, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • January 16, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 17, 2018
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.


  • January 24, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S498)


  • January 24, 2018
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S498)


  • January 29, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S527-545)


  • January 29, 2018
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 25.
    View Vote

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-1922: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-36: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
AbortionAssault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex offensesWomen's health

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2311| Senate 
| Updated: 1/29/2018
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for any person to perform or attempt to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the fetus is 20 weeks or more. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill provides exceptions for an abortion: (1) that is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A physician who performs or attempts to perform an abortion under an exception must comply with specified requirements. A woman who undergoes a prohibited abortion may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate the provisions of this bill.
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Timeline
Oct 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-548
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2018
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 16, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jan 17, 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
Jan 24, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S498)
Jan 24, 2018
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S498)
Jan 29, 2018
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S527-545)
Jan 29, 2018
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 25.
View Vote
  • October 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-548
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 16, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • January 16, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 17, 2018
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.


  • January 24, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S498)


  • January 24, 2018
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S498)


  • January 29, 2018
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S527-545)


  • January 29, 2018
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 25.
    View Vote
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (46)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Dean Heller (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Jeff Flake (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)John McCain (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Bob Corker (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Thad Cochran (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Patrick Toomey (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-1922: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-36: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionAssault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelMedical ethicsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex offensesWomen's health