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Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

USA116th CongressS-2745| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2019
James M. Inhofe

James M. Inhofe

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (18)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 30, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4903
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • October 30, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 30, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4903
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4903: Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
AbortionBirth defectsCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and health-based discriminationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacy

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act

USA116th CongressS-2745| Senate 
| Updated: 10/30/2019
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.
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Timeline
Oct 30, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 30, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4903
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • October 30, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 30, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4903
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
James M. Inhofe

James M. Inhofe

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (18)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4903: Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionBirth defectsCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and health-based discriminationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacy