119th Congress
H.R. 686
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Robert E. Latta(R-OH)
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (5)
Original cosponsors (5)
- Andy Harris (R-MD)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL)
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.
The term fetal remains means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.
A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House