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H.R. 461

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
January 24, 2023
Cosponsors (19)
0D 19R
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Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome 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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