H.R. 686

119th Congress

In Committee

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]OH· Introduced 23 January 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

23 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 17 March 2025

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025 

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.

The term fetal remains means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.

A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.

Timeline

3 actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    23 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in House

    23 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    23 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]OH

Cosponsors

  • Republican5100%

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Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Legislative subjects

AbortionCell biology and embryologySolid waste and recycling
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