H R 1997 in Congressional Session 108

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 1997

 

Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
4/1/2004--Public Law.    (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 26, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004 or Laci and Conner's Law - Provides that persons who commit certain Federal violent crimes (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 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) ) and thereby cause the death of, or bodily injury to, a child who is in utero shall be guilty of a separate offense. Requires the punishment for that separate offense to be the same as provided under Federal law for that conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother (or in the case of a UCMJ violation, to be such punishment as a court-martial may direct, which shall be consistent with the punishments prescribed by the President for such conduct had that injury or death occurred to the unborn child's mother). Declares that such a separate offense does not require proof that: (1) the person who committed the offense knew or should have known that the victim of the underlying offense was pregnant; or (2) the defendant (or accused) intended to harm the unborn child. Prohibits imposition of the death penalty for such an offense. 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 is implied by law or for conduct relating to any medical treatment of the pregnant woman or her unborn child; or (2) of any woman with respect to her unborn child.

Votes

Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
632004-03-25On Passage of the BillH. R. 1997; Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004Passed
622004-03-25On the Motion S.Amdt. 2859Motion To Waive CBA RE: Murray AMDT. No. 2859; To provide for domestic violence prevention.Rejected
612004-03-25On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2858Feinstein Amdt. No. 2858; In the nature of a substitute.Rejected
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
312004-02-26On Passage Unborn Victims of Violence ActP
302004-02-26On Agreeing to the Amendment Lofgren of California Substitute AmendmentF

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 1997
 
Bill Number : H R 1997
Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hart, Melissa A. [PA-4] (introduced 5/7/2003)      
, ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 5/22/2003

    Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Baker, Richard H. [LA-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Ballenger, Cass [NC-10] - 1/21/2004

    Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] - 9/5/2003

    Rep Beauprez, Bob [CO-7] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 5/22/2003

    Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 5/22/2003

    Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Brown-Waite, Ginny [FL-5] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Burns, Max [GA-12] - 6/12/2003

    Rep Burr, Richard [NC-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Camp, Dave [MI-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Cannon, Chris [UT-3] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Chocola, Chris [IN-2] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Cole, Tom [OK-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Collins, Mac [GA-8] - 6/3/2003

    Rep Costello, Jerry F. [IL-12] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Crane, Philip M. [IL-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [CA-50] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Davis, Lincoln [TN-4] - 5/22/2003

    Rep DeLay, Tom [TX-22] - 5/7/2003

    Rep DeMint, Jim [SC-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Doolittle, John T. [CA-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] - 6/3/2003

    Rep Emerson, Jo Ann [MO-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep English, Phil [PA-3] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Everett, Terry [AL-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Feeney, Tom [FL-24] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Ferguson, Mike [NJ-7] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Fossella, Vito [NY-13] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [VA-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Green, Mark [WI-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Gutknecht, Gil [MN-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 11/21/2003

    Rep Harris, Katherine [FL-13] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hastings, Doc [WA-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hayes, Robin [NC-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hayworth, J. D. [AZ-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hefley, Joel [CO-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hostettler, John N. [IN-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hulshof, Kenny C. [MO-9] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Hunter, Duncan [CA-52] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Isakson, Johnny [GA-6] - 6/3/2003

    Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [OK-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Janklow, William J. [SD] - 5/7/2003

    Rep John, Christopher [LA-7] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Keller, Ric [FL-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Kennedy, Mark R. [MN-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 5/7/2003

    Rep King, Steve [IA-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Knollenberg, Joe [MI-9] - 5/22/2003

    Rep LaHood, Ray [IL-18] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Lewis, Ron [KY-2] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3] - 6/26/2003

    Rep Lucas, Ken [KY-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 5/7/2003

    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 5/7/2003

    Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] - 6/3/2003

    Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10] - 10/28/2003

    Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Miller, Jeff [FL-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Ney, Robert W. [OH-18] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Northup, Anne M. [KY-3] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Norwood, Charles W. [GA-9] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Nunes, Devin [CA-21] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Oberstar, James L. [MN-8] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Otter, C. L. (Butch) [ID-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Oxley, Michael G. [OH-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 6/3/2003

    Rep Peterson, John E. [PA-5] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Petri, Thomas E. [WI-6] - 6/3/2003

    Rep Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [MS-3] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 6/5/2003

    Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 5/22/2003

    Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3] - 6/26/2003

    Rep Rehberg, Dennis R. [MT] - 5/22/2003

    Rep Renzi, Rick [AZ-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Reynolds, Thomas M. [NY-26] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 7/10/2003

    Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Ryan, Paul [WI-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Ryun, Jim [KS-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Schrock, Edward L. [VA-2] - 6/3/2003

    Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 5/22/2003

    Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] - 11/21/2003

    Rep Simpson, Michael K. [ID-2] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Stenholm, Charles W. [TX-17] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [CO-6] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Toomey, Patrick J. [PA-15] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Turner, Michael R. [OH-3] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Vitter, David [LA-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 5/15/2003

    Rep Weldon, Dave [FL-15] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Weller, Jerry [IL-11] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Wicker, Roger F. [MS-1] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 5/7/2003

    Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 5/7/2003

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 1997
Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
5/7/2003: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.
 
5/7/2003:Referred to House Judiciary
 
6/24/2003:Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
 
7/8/2003:Subcommittee Hearings Held.
 
7/15/2003:Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
7/15/2003:Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 3.
 
1/21/2004:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
1/21/2004:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 13.
 
5/7/2003:Referred to House Armed Services
 
2/11/2004 5:57pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-420, Part I.
 
2/11/2004 5:58pm:House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 11, 2004.
 
2/11/2004 5:58pm:Committee on Armed Services discharged.
 
2/11/2004 5:59pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 242.
 
2/24/2004 8:02pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 529 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1997 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 in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
 
2/25/2004:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H609)
 
2/25/2004 3:19pm:Rule H. Res. 529 passed House.
 
2/26/2004 10:18am:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 529. (consideration: CR H637-668; text of measure as introduced: CR H637-638)
 
2/26/2004 10:18am:Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1997 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 in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
 
2/26/2004 10:20am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 1997.
 
2/26/2004 12:23pm:DEBATE - Pursuant to House Resolution 529 the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lofgren amendment in the nature of a substitute.
 
2/26/2004 1:52pm:On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 - 163 (Roll no. 31).
 
2/26/2004 1:52pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
2/26/2004:Received in the Senate.
 
3/10/2004:Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
 
3/11/2004:Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.
 
3/25/2004:Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S3124-3167)
 
3/25/2004:Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 38. Record Vote Number: 63.
 
3/25/2004:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
3/25/2004:Cleared for White House.
 
3/31/2004:Presented to President.
 
4/1/2004:Signed by President.
 
4/1/2004:Became Public Law No: 108-212.