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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-21| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (163)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (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)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" amends federal law to require health care practitioners to provide specific care to infants who survive an abortion or attempted abortion. It mandates that practitioners exercise the same professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of such a child as they would for any other child born alive at the same gestational age. Additionally, the bill requires that these children be immediately transported and admitted to a hospital for further care. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in significant penalties, including fines or imprisonment for up to five years. If a health care practitioner intentionally performs an overt act that kills a child born alive , they can be punished under federal homicide statutes. The bill also institutes mandatory reporting , requiring any health care practitioner or facility employee with knowledge of a violation to immediately report it to appropriate State or Federal law enforcement agencies. To ensure accountability, the legislation provides for civil remedies , allowing the woman upon whom the abortion was performed or attempted to bring a civil action against any person who violates these provisions. Such actions can seek various forms of relief, including monetary damages for physical and psychological injuries, statutory damages, and punitive damages. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that the mother of a child born alive cannot be prosecuted under this section for any related violations.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8923
Protection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-962
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-619
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-26
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4712
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-6
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)
Jan 23, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H335-345)
Jan 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.
Jan 23, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 23, 2025
Ms. Chu moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H344-345)
Jan 23, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 23, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 21, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 23, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H347-348)
Jan 23, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 26).
View Vote
Jan 23, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)
View Vote
Jan 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 24, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8923
    Protection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-962
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-619
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-26
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4712
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-6
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)


  • January 23, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H335-345)


  • January 23, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.


  • January 23, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 23, 2025
    Ms. Chu moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H344-345)


  • January 23, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • January 23, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 21, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 23, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H347-348)


  • January 23, 2025
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 26).
    View Vote


  • January 23, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)
    View Vote


  • January 23, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 24, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-5: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
  • S 119-6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelLegal fees and court costsMedical ethicsViolent crime

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-21| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
The "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" amends federal law to require health care practitioners to provide specific care to infants who survive an abortion or attempted abortion. It mandates that practitioners exercise the same professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of such a child as they would for any other child born alive at the same gestational age. Additionally, the bill requires that these children be immediately transported and admitted to a hospital for further care. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in significant penalties, including fines or imprisonment for up to five years. If a health care practitioner intentionally performs an overt act that kills a child born alive , they can be punished under federal homicide statutes. The bill also institutes mandatory reporting , requiring any health care practitioner or facility employee with knowledge of a violation to immediately report it to appropriate State or Federal law enforcement agencies. To ensure accountability, the legislation provides for civil remedies , allowing the woman upon whom the abortion was performed or attempted to bring a civil action against any person who violates these provisions. Such actions can seek various forms of relief, including monetary damages for physical and psychological injuries, statutory damages, and punitive damages. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that the mother of a child born alive cannot be prosecuted under this section for any related violations.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8923
Protection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-962
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-619
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-26
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4712
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-6
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)
Jan 23, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H335-345)
Jan 23, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.
Jan 23, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 23, 2025
Ms. Chu moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H344-345)
Jan 23, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 23, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 21, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jan 23, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H347-348)
Jan 23, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 26).
View Vote
Jan 23, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)
View Vote
Jan 23, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 24, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8923
    Protection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-962
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-619
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-26
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4712
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-6
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)


  • January 23, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H335-345)


  • January 23, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 21.


  • January 23, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 23, 2025
    Ms. Chu moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H344-345)


  • January 23, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • January 23, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 21, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • January 23, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H347-348)


  • January 23, 2025
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 26).
    View Vote


  • January 23, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204, 1 Present (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H335-336)
    View Vote


  • January 23, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 24, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (163)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Robert F. Onder (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (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)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-5: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
  • S 119-6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelLegal fees and court costsMedical ethicsViolent crime