119th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 686: Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
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Summary
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.
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Cosponsors
- Brian Babin R-TXOriginal
- Andy Harris R-MDOriginal
- Mary Miller R-ILOriginal
- Daniel Webster R-FLOriginal
- Randy Weber R-TXOriginal
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History
- Introduced in the House by Robert Latta.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.