A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Introduced on Jan 22, 2021
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 22, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Other activity may have occurred on another bill with identical or similar provisions.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“At Press Conference, Portman Discusses Record Inflation, Harmful Tax Increases”
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Sen. Robert “Rob” Portman [R-OH]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 13, 2022
“Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Virtual Conversation on Race Town Hall on Protecting and Supporting the AAPI Community with Special Guest Congressman Ted Lieu”
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA11]
on Jun 1, 2022
“Bonamici visits remotely with Warrenton High School students”
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR1]
on Feb 16, 2022
History
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Jan 22, 2013
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 32 (113th). |
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Jan 21, 2015
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 201 (114th). |
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May 18, 2017
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1173 (115th). |
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Jan 19, 2019
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 194 (116th). |
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Jan 22, 2021
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Introduced
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S. 16 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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