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Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-1080| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (174)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mayra Flores (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Connie Conway (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-784
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-36
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Jan 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-61
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-784
    Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-36
    Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act


  • January 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-61
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8814: Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act
  • S 117-61: 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

USA117th CongressHR-1080| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-784
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-36
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Jan 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-61
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-784
    Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-36
    Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act


  • January 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-61
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (174)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mayra Flores (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Connie Conway (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8814: Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act
  • S 117-61: 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