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Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024

2/20/2024, 4:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7270

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024

This bill prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains into a publicly owned water system. Violators shall be subject to a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

The bill also specifies that individuals on whom an abortion is performed shall not be liable for violations.

Current Status of Bill HR 7270

Bill HR 7270 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2024. Bill HR 7270 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2024.  Bill HR 7270's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 7, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7270

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7270

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7270

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024
To prohibit fetal remains in publicly owned water systems, and for other purposes.

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