Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act
119-HR-2251119th CongressIntroduced Mar 21, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4](R-KS-4)14 cosponsors
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.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 21, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025Library of Congress