Explanation of H.R. 36 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Explanation of H.R. 36 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

In layman's terms, this bill is aimed at protecting unborn children who are capable of feeling pain, typically at 20 weeks or later in the pregnancy. The bill prohibits abortions after 20 weeks unless certain exceptions are met, such as saving the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest reported to authorities.

The bill also includes requirements for how abortions must be conducted, including the presence of a physician trained in neonatal resuscitation if the unborn child has the potential to survive outside the womb. It also mandates reporting and documentation of abortions performed on pain-capable unborn children.

Violations of the bill can result in fines, imprisonment, and civil actions against those involved in performing or attempting prohibited abortions. The bill also includes provisions for data collection and reporting on such abortions.

Rep. Steve Scalise

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