H.R. 4292 (106th): Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2000

Introduced:
Apr 13, 2000 (106th Congress, 1999–2000)
Sponsor:
Rep. Charles Canady [R-FL12]
Status:
Died (Passed House)
See Instead:

S. 3127 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Sep 27, 2000

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on September 26, 2000 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Apr 13, 2000
Reported by Committee Jul 26, 2000
Passed House Sep 26, 2000
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Sep 26, 2000 8:24 p.m.
Passed 380/15

Cosponsors
44 cosponsors (41R, 3D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To protect infants who are born alive.

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Last updated Oct 05, 2000.
3 pages

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9/26/2000. Directs that in determining the meaning of any Act of Congress or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various U.S. administrative bureaus and agencies, the words "person," "human being," "child," and "individual" shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive (as defined in this Act) at any stage of development.

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  • 1 U.S.C. Chapter 1