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To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4660| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2018
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (47)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Diane Black (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Evan H. Jenkins (Republican)Kevin Yoder (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2017 This bill imposes criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly or knowingly attempts to: (1) perform an abortion knowing that the abortion is sought based on the sex or gender of the child, (2) use force or the threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion, (3) solicit or accept funds for the performance of such an abortion, or (4) transport a woman into the United States or across a state line for the purpose of obtaining such an abortion. The bill authorizes civil actions by: (1) fathers, or maternal grandparents if the mother is an unemancipated minor, of unborn children who are the subject of a prohibited sex-selection abortion; or (2) women upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted with a knowing or attempted use of force or threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion. The bill also authorizes injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further such abortions. Violations of this bill are deemed to be prohibited discrimination under title VI (Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Medical and mental health professionals must report known or suspected violations to law enforcement authorities. A woman having such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable. Courts must make such orders as necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. In the absence of such consent, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action must use a pseudonym.
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Timeline
Dec 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2326
Introduced in Senate
Jan 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • December 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2326
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2326: A bill to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-147: To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race, and for other purposes.
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4660| House 
| Updated: 1/22/2018
Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2017 This bill imposes criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly or knowingly attempts to: (1) perform an abortion knowing that the abortion is sought based on the sex or gender of the child, (2) use force or the threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion, (3) solicit or accept funds for the performance of such an abortion, or (4) transport a woman into the United States or across a state line for the purpose of obtaining such an abortion. The bill authorizes civil actions by: (1) fathers, or maternal grandparents if the mother is an unemancipated minor, of unborn children who are the subject of a prohibited sex-selection abortion; or (2) women upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted with a knowing or attempted use of force or threat of force to coerce a sex-selection abortion. The bill also authorizes injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further such abortions. Violations of this bill are deemed to be prohibited discrimination under title VI (Federally Assisted Programs) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Medical and mental health professionals must report known or suspected violations to law enforcement authorities. A woman having such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable. Courts must make such orders as necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. In the absence of such consent, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action must use a pseudonym.
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Timeline
Dec 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2326
Introduced in Senate
Jan 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • December 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2326
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (47)
Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Robert Pittenger (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Luke Messer (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Peter J. Roskam (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Diane Black (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Evan H. Jenkins (Republican)Kevin Yoder (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2326: A bill to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-147: To prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelRight of privacySex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination