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 Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 217 / Nay 204 / Present 1 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 1 | 204 | 1 | 9 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
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 any healthcare provider present during an abortion procedure must ensure the care and treatment of a newborn who is born alive, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the abortion.
Key provisions of the bill include:
Care Requirements: Healthcare providers are required to provide the same level of care to a newborn that they would offer to any other infant born at the same gestational age. This includes necessary medical treatment and transfer to a hospital if needed.
Reporting Obligations: The bill imposes a duty on healthcare providers to report any instances of infants born alive following an abortion attempt to the appropriate authorities. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in legal consequences.
Penalties: The legislation outlines penalties for healthcare providers who violate the care and reporting requirements, including potential civil and criminal liabilities.
Funding and Authorities: HR 21 does not allocate specific federal funding but may influence state-level funding and regulations concerning abortion services and neonatal care. It reinforces existing federal laws regarding the protection of newborns.
Agencies Affected: The bill primarily affects healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics that perform abortions. It also involves state health departments that would be responsible for enforcing reporting requirements.
The bill is positioned to benefit newborns who survive abortion attempts by ensuring they receive immediate medical attention and care. It also aims to regulate the practices surrounding abortion procedures and the treatment of infants born alive.
As of its latest action, HR 21 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. The timeline for potential voting or amendments remains pending based on committee discussions.
Yea (217)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (204)
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
