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To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect unborn children.
1/4/2025, 11:17 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8855
Bill 118 hr 8855, also known as the Unborn Child Protection Act, aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code in order to provide legal protections for unborn children. The bill seeks to recognize the rights of unborn children and ensure that they are afforded the same legal protections as born individuals.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would make it a crime to harm or kill an unborn child during the commission of a federal offense. This would apply in cases where a pregnant woman is the victim of a crime and her unborn child is also harmed or killed as a result.
The bill also includes provisions that would allow for civil remedies to be pursued in cases where an unborn child is harmed or killed as a result of negligence or wrongful conduct. This would provide a legal avenue for justice to be sought on behalf of the unborn child and their family. Overall, the Unborn Child Protection Act seeks to ensure that unborn children are recognized as individuals with legal rights and protections under the law. It aims to prevent harm to unborn children and hold those responsible for such harm accountable for their actions.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions that would make it a crime to harm or kill an unborn child during the commission of a federal offense. This would apply in cases where a pregnant woman is the victim of a crime and her unborn child is also harmed or killed as a result.
The bill also includes provisions that would allow for civil remedies to be pursued in cases where an unborn child is harmed or killed as a result of negligence or wrongful conduct. This would provide a legal avenue for justice to be sought on behalf of the unborn child and their family. Overall, the Unborn Child Protection Act seeks to ensure that unborn children are recognized as individuals with legal rights and protections under the law. It aims to prevent harm to unborn children and hold those responsible for such harm accountable for their actions.
Current Status of Bill HR 8855
Bill HR 8855 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2024. Bill HR 8855 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2024.  Bill HR 8855's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8855
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8855
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8855
To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect unborn children.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect unborn children.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8855
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