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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-962| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (193)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Doug Collins (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Rob Bishop (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Rob Woodall (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must exercise in the event a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. A health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to another child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) immediately admit the child to a hospital. The bill also requires a health care practitioner or other employee to immediately report any failure to comply with this requirement to law enforcement. A person who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. Additionally, an individual who intentionally kills or attempts to kill a child born alive is subject to prosecution for murder. The bill bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive for conspiracy to violate these provisions, for being an accessory after the fact, or for concealment of felony. A woman who undergoes an abortion or attempted abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4712
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Feb 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 6, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1367)
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 25, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-311
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 58. (CR S1136)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4712
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • February 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 6, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1367)


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • February 25, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-311
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 58. (CR S1136)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8923: Protection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act
  • S 116-130: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
  • S 116-311: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelLegal fees and court costsMedical ethicsViolent crime

Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-962| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2019
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act This bill establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must exercise in the event a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion. A health care practitioner who is present must (1) exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to another child born alive at the same gestational age, and (2) immediately admit the child to a hospital. The bill also requires a health care practitioner or other employee to immediately report any failure to comply with this requirement to law enforcement. A person who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, up to five years in prison, or both. Additionally, an individual who intentionally kills or attempts to kill a child born alive is subject to prosecution for murder. The bill bars the criminal prosecution of a mother of a child born alive for conspiracy to violate these provisions, for being an accessory after the fact, or for concealment of felony. A woman who undergoes an abortion or attempted abortion may file a civil action for damages against an individual who violates this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-4712
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Feb 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 6, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1367)
Mar 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 25, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-311
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 58. (CR S1136)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-4712
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act


  • February 5, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 6, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1367)


  • March 22, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • February 25, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-311
    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 58. (CR S1136)
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (193)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)F. James Sensenbrenner (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Mark Meadows (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Martha Roby (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)John Ratcliffe (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)Paul Cook (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Doug Collins (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Rob Bishop (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)Paul Mitchell (Independent)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Bill Flores (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Will Hurd (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Denver Riggleman (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Rob Woodall (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Mark Walker (Republican)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Mac Thornberry (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Bradley Byrne (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Tom Graves (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)George Holding (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Sean P. Duffy (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)K. Michael Conaway (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8923: Protection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act
  • S 116-130: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
  • S 116-311: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth personnelLegal fees and court costsMedical ethicsViolent crime