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H.R.4903 - Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act116th Congress (2019-2020)

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Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4] (Introduced 10/29/2019)
Committees: House - Judiciary
Latest Action: House - 12/18/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.  (All Actions)

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Introduced in House (10/29/2019)

Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition 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.