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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 548

Bill 115 H.Res. 548 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 36, which aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to protect pain-capable unborn children. The resolution outlines the procedures and guidelines for debating and voting on H.R. 36 in the House of Representatives.

H.R. 36 seeks to establish protections for unborn children who are capable of feeling pain, typically around 20 weeks gestation. The bill aims to restrict abortions after this point, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger or in cases of rape or incest. The bill also includes provisions for criminal penalties for doctors who perform abortions in violation of the law.

The resolution, H.Res. 548, provides for the consideration of H.R. 36 in the House of Representatives, including the allocation of time for debate and the procedures for amendments and voting. It is important to note that this summary is a factual overview of the bill and does not take a stance on the issue of abortion or the protection of unborn children.

Current Status of Bill HRES 548

Bill HRES 548 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 2, 2017. Bill HRES 548 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on October 2, 2017.  Bill HRES 548's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of October 3, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 548

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 548

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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