To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Christopher “Chris” Smith
Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.
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Jan 17, 2019
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Introduced on Jan 17, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 17, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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7% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Jan 28, 2014
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Jan 22, 2015
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
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Jan 24, 2017
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
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Jan 17, 2019
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Introduced
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Jan 17, 2019
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Companion Bill —
Failed Cloture in the Senate
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H.R. 20 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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