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Dignity for Aborted Children Act

USA117th CongressHR-620| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Jackie Walorski

Jackie Walorski

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (50)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dignity for Aborted Children Act This bill sets out requirements for the disposition of human fetal tissue from an abortion. Specifically, it requires abortion providers to obtain a patient's informed consent for one of two specified methods of disposition. First, patients may choose to retain possession of the tissue. A patient may choose to transfer the tissue to an entity that provides interment or cremation services. Second, in cases where the tissue is expelled on the provider’s premises, the patient may elect to release the tissue to the provider. Providers must ensure any tissue released to them is interred or cremated within seven days of the procedure in a manner consistent with state law regarding the disposal of human remains. Abortion providers must report annually about these requirements and other specified information. The bill provides civil or criminal penalties for violations of disposal, informed consent, and reporting requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4934
Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-293
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4934
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-293
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-293: Dignity for Aborted Children Act
AbortionCemeteries and funeralsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnel

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

USA117th CongressHR-620| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Dignity for Aborted Children Act This bill sets out requirements for the disposition of human fetal tissue from an abortion. Specifically, it requires abortion providers to obtain a patient's informed consent for one of two specified methods of disposition. First, patients may choose to retain possession of the tissue. A patient may choose to transfer the tissue to an entity that provides interment or cremation services. Second, in cases where the tissue is expelled on the provider’s premises, the patient may elect to release the tissue to the provider. Providers must ensure any tissue released to them is interred or cremated within seven days of the procedure in a manner consistent with state law regarding the disposal of human remains. Abortion providers must report annually about these requirements and other specified information. The bill provides civil or criminal penalties for violations of disposal, informed consent, and reporting requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4934
Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-293
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4934
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • January 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-293
    Introduced in Senate
Jackie Walorski

Jackie Walorski

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (50)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-293: Dignity for Aborted Children Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCemeteries and funeralsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnel