H.R. 2533 (111th): Sanctity of Life Act of 2009

Introduced:
May 20, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ronald “Ron” Paul [R-TX14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1096 (112th) on Mar 15, 2011.

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 20, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 20, 2009
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To provide that human life shall be deemed to exist from conception, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 20, 2009.
4 pages

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5/20/2009--Introduced.
Sanctity of Life Act of 2009 - Deems human life to exist from conception, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency and requires that the term "person" include all such human life. Recognizes that each state has authority to protect the lives of unborn children residing in the jurisdiction of that state . Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure, on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions. Makes this Act and the amendments made by this Act applicable to any case pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of enactment.

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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:

Other Citations

  • 28 U.S.C. Chapter 81
  • 28 U.S.C. Chapter 85