House bill · H.R. 2251 (119th Congress)
Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Ron Estes (U.S. Representative, KS-4, Republican)
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Summary
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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Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Mar 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 21, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House
- Mar 21, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
U.S. House of Representatives
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