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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 7, 2001
Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2001 - Provides that: (1) whoever engages in conduct that violates specified provisions of the Federal criminal code, the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, or specified articles the Uniform Code of Military Justice (conduct constituting certain Federal violent crimes) and thereby causes the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who is in utero, shall be guilty of a separate offense; and (2) the punishment for that separate offense shall be the same as that provided under Federal law for that conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother.Specifies that a violation of such provisions does not require proof that: (1) the person engaging in the conduct had knowledge or should have had knowledge that the victim of the underlying offense was pregnant; or (2) the defendant (or accused) intended to cause the death of, or bodily injury to, the unborn child. Directs that if the person engaging in the conduct thereby intentionally kills or attempts to kill the unborn child, that person shall be punished as provided under the Federal criminal code for intentionally killing or attempting to kill a human being. Prohibits imposition of the death penalty for an offense under this Act.Bars prosecution under this Act: (1) of any person for conduct relating to an abortion for which the consent of the pregnant woman, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law; (2) for conduct relating to any medical treatment of the pregnant woman or her unborn child; or (3) of any woman with respect to her unborn child.
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Rep. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC-3] · R–SC
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Received in the Senate.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 172, 1 Present (Roll no. 89). (text as passed House: CR H1613-1614)
House roll call 89 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 172, 1 Present (Roll no. 89).(text as passed House: CR H1613-1614)
House roll call 89 · Individual votesThe previous question on the amendment and on the bill was ordered, pursuant to H. Res. 119. (consideration: CR H1612-1613)
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 119, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lofgren amendment in the nature of a substitute.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 503.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 503 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 119 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 119. (consideration: CR H1612-1650)
Rule H. Res. 119 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 119 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 503 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 119 shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 24, 2001.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-42, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. (text of measure as reported in House: CR 4/24/2001 E594)
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-42, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.(text of measure as reported in House: CR 4/24/2001 E594)
Mr. Sensenbrenner asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary have until 6:00 p.m. on April 20 to file a report on H.R. 503. Agreed to without objection.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 9.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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