H.R.21 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
House Roll Call
H.R.21
| Bill | H.R.21 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 205 / Nay 216 / Present 0 / Not Voting 12 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 216 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 205 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (HR 21) aims to establish legal protections for infants who survive attempted abortions. The bill mandates that healthcare providers must take necessary steps to ensure the survival of any infant born alive during an abortion procedure. It imposes a duty on medical personnel to provide care that is consistent with the standard of care for infants born at the same gestational age, thereby ensuring that these infants receive appropriate medical attention.
Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for healthcare practitioners to report any instances of infants born alive during abortions to the appropriate authorities, including law enforcement. The legislation also outlines penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment for medical professionals who fail to comply with the act’s mandates.
The bill is designed to impact healthcare providers, including hospitals and clinics that perform abortions, as well as state and federal law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing the law. It aims to protect newborns who survive abortion attempts, thereby benefiting these infants and their families by ensuring they receive necessary medical care.
Funding for the implementation of this act is not explicitly detailed in the bill text, but it may involve reallocating resources within existing healthcare and law enforcement budgets to support compliance and enforcement efforts.
The legislative timeline indicates that HR 21 was introduced in the House, passed, and subsequently received in the Senate, where it was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. The bill’s progression through Congress will determine its final form and potential enactment into law.
Yea (205)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (216)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
