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Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
11/1/2022, 4:32 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 4903
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.
It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.
It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.
A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4903
Bill HR 4903 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 29, 2019. Bill HR 4903 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 29, 2019. Bill HR 4903's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of December 18, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4903
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
56Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
56Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4903
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Abortion
- Birth defects
- Civil actions and liability
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Right of privacy
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4903
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4903
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