Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
119-HR-686119th CongressIntroduced Jan 23, 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. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5](R-OH-5)5 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
AbortionCell biology and embryologySolid waste and recycling
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025Library of Congress