H R 476 in Congressional Session 107

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 476

 

Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
4/11/2002--Reported to House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) Child Custody Protection Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit transporting an individual under age 18 across a State line to obtain an abortion and thereby abridging the right of a parent under a law in force in the State where the individual resides requiring parental involvement in a minor's abortion decision. Makes an exception if the abortion was necessary to save the life of the minor.Specifies that neither the minor transported nor her parent may be prosecuted or sued for a violation of this Act.Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution for, or to a civil action based on, such a violation that the defendant reasonably believed that before the individual obtained the abortion, the parental consent or notification or judicial authorization that would have been required had the abortion been performed in the State where the individual resides, took place.Authorizes any parent who suffers legal harm from a violation to obtain appropriate relief in a civil action. Defines "parent" to include a guardian, legal custodian, or person standing in loco parentis who has care and control of the minor, and with whom the minor regularly resides, who is designated by such law as a person to whom notification, or from whom consent, is required.

Votes

Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
972002-04-17On Passage Child Custody Protection ActP
962002-04-17On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Child Custody Protection ActF

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 476
 
Bill Number : H R 476
Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 2/6/2001)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Armey, Richard K. [TX-26] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Baker, Richard H. [LA-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Barcia, James A. [MI-5] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Barr, Bob [GA-7] - 2/7/2002

    Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 3/15/2001

    Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] - 4/3/2001

    Rep Berry, Marion [AR-1] - 3/6/2002

    Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 4/24/2001

    Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Burr, Richard [NC-5] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-5] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Camp, Dave [MI-4] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Chambliss, Saxby [GA-8] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Collins, Mac [GA-3] - 9/20/2001

    Rep Combest, Larry [TX-19] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Costello, Jerry F. [IL-12] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [CA-51] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] - 2/6/2001

    Rep DeLay, Tom [TX-22] - 2/6/2001

    Rep DeMint, Jim [SC-4] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 2/6/2001

    Rep English, Phil [PA-21] - 4/3/2001

    Rep Everett, Terry [AL-2] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Fletcher, Ernie [KY-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 9/6/2001

    Rep Fossella, Vito [NY-13] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [VA-5] - 9/13/2001

    Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Graham, Lindsey [SC-3] - 2/27/2001

    Rep Green, Mark [WI-8] - 2/26/2002

    Rep Grucci, Felix J., Jr. [NY-1] - 12/19/2001

    Rep Gutknecht, Gil [MN-1] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Hall, Tony P. [OH-3] - 2/27/2001

    Rep Hart, Melissa A. [PA-4] - 3/15/2001

    Rep Hayes, Robin [NC-8] - 3/15/2001

    Rep Hayworth, J. D. [AZ-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Hilleary, Van [TN-4] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Hostettler, John N. [IN-8] - 5/17/2001

    Rep Hulshof, Kenny C. [MO-9] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Hutchinson, Asa [AR-3] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [OK-5] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Kerns, Brian D. [IN-7] - 7/24/2001

    Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 2/6/2001

    Rep LaHood, Ray [IL-18] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Largent, Steve [OK-1] - 2/13/2001

    Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-19] - 6/6/2001

    Rep Lewis, Ron [KY-2] - 3/15/2001

    Rep Lipinski, William O. [IL-3] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Lucas, Ken [KY-4] - 2/13/2001

    Rep McCrery, Jim [LA-4] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Miller, Gary [CA-41] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Ney, Robert W. [OH-18] - 9/20/2001

    Rep Norwood, Charles W. [GA-10] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Oberstar, James L. [MN-8] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Pence, Mike [IN-2] - 2/13/2001

    Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 3/22/2001

    Rep Peterson, John E. [PA-5] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6] - 2/28/2001

    Rep Phelps, David D. [IL-19] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [MS-3] - 2/7/2002

    Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Pombo, Richard W. [CA-11] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Portman, Rob [OH-2] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 3/22/2001

    Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3] - 2/28/2001

    Rep Riley, Bob [AL-3] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 3/15/2001

    Rep Ryun, Jim [KS-2] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Schaffer, Bob [CO-4] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Schrock, Edward L. [VA-2] - 2/7/2002

    Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-4] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Shimkus, John [IL-20] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Shows, Ronnie [MS-4] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] - 3/6/2001

    Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 3/6/2001

    Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-4] - 8/1/2001

    Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Stenholm, Charles W. [TX-17] - 2/28/2001

    Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 3/19/2002

    Rep Sununu, John E. [NH-1] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [CO-6] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Thune, John R. [SD] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 4/24/2001

    Rep Walsh, James T. [NY-25] - 2/6/2001

    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 5/1/2001

    Rep Weldon, Dave [FL-15] - 3/15/2001

    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 1/24/2002

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 476
Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
2/6/2001:Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
 
2/16/2001:Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
 
9/6/2001:Subcommittee Hearings Held.
 
2/7/2002:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
2/7/2002:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
 
3/20/2002:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
3/20/2002:Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 6.
 
4/11/2002 2:31pm:Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-397.
 
4/11/2002 2:32pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 236.
 
4/16/2002 7:24pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 388 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 476 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
 
4/17/2002 11:34am:Rule H. Res. 388 passed House.
 
4/17/2002 11:34am:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 388. (consideration: CR H1351-1373)
 
4/17/2002 11:34am:Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 476 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
 
4/17/2002 11:35am:GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 388, the House proceeded with 2 hours of general debate on H.R. 476.
 
4/17/2002 1:12pm:The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
 
4/17/2002 1:12pm:Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
 
4/17/2002 1:12pm:Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson-Lee motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion require the bill to be reported back to the House forthwith with an amendment to insert provisions stating that the prohibitions in the bill do not apply with respect to conduct by an adult sibling, a grandparent, or a minister, rabbi, pastor, priest, or other religious leader of the minor.
 
4/17/2002 1:22pm:The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
 
4/17/2002 1:44pm:On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 173 - 246 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H1369)
 
4/17/2002 1:54pm:On passage Passed by recorded vote: 260 - 161 (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H1351-1352)
 
4/17/2002 1:54pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
4/17/2002:Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.