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Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

USA116th CongressS-3275| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2020
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (47)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Josh Hawley (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)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting 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, a prison term of up to five years, 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
Mar 5, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-784
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 12, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.
Feb 13, 2020
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1062)
Feb 13, 2020
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S1062)
Feb 13, 2020
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1062)
Feb 25, 2020
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1129)
Feb 25, 2020
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 57. (CR S1136)
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  • March 5, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-784
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • February 12, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.


  • February 13, 2020
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1062)


  • February 13, 2020
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S1062)


  • February 13, 2020
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1062)


  • February 25, 2020
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1129)


  • February 25, 2020
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 57. (CR S1136)
    View Vote

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-784: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
  • S 116-160: 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

Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

USA116th CongressS-3275| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2020
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for performing or attempting 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, a prison term of up to five years, 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
Mar 5, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-784
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 12, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.
Feb 13, 2020
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1062)
Feb 13, 2020
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S1062)
Feb 13, 2020
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1062)
Feb 25, 2020
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1129)
Feb 25, 2020
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 57. (CR S1136)
View Vote
  • March 5, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-784
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • February 12, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.


  • February 13, 2020
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1062)


  • February 13, 2020
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (CR S1062)


  • February 13, 2020
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1062)


  • February 25, 2020
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1129)


  • February 25, 2020
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 57. (CR S1136)
    View Vote
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (47)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Michael B. Enzi (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Richard C. Shelby (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Josh Hawley (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)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-784: Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
  • S 116-160: 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