HR 686 119th Congress House In Committee

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · Jan 23, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Independent · OH

Cosponsors (5)

Rep. Miller Rep. Webster Rep. Harris Rep. Weber Rep. Babin

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