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.
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.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Scalise Applauds President Trump's Pro-Life Commitment”
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Rep. Steve Scalise [R-LA1]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jan 18, 2019
“Jones continues pro-life advocacy”
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Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC3, 1995-2019]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jan 18, 2019
“Congressman Matt Gaetz Supports Family Values”
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Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL1]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jan 29, 2019
History
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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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Signed by the President
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H.R. 20 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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