H R 6099 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 6099

 

Title : To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child.

 

SUMMARY AS OF: 9/19/2006

Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006

Amends the Public Health Service Act to require an abortion provider who knowingly performs an abortion of a pain-capable unborn child (defined as an unborn child who has reached a probable stage of development of 20 weeks or more after fertilization), to first:

  • inform the woman of the probable age of the child
  • provide to the woman an Unborn Child Pain Awareness Brochure (unless she waives receipt)
  • provide information that pain medicine administered to the mother may not prevent pain in the child, but in some cases anesthesia or pain-reducing drugs can be administered directly to the child
  • give the woman the provider's best medical judgment of the risks and costs of such anesthesia or analgesic
  • obtain the woman's signature on the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Decision Form and her explicit request for or refusal of the administration of drugs to the child

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Brochure that includes a statement that there is substantial evidence that the process of being killed in an abortion will cause the unborn child pain and that the mother has the option of having pain-reducing drugs administered directly to the child. Creates an exception for certified medical emergencies. Establishes civil penalties for willfully failing to comply with this Act. 

Authorizes:

  • the Attorney General to bring a civil action under this Act
  • private rights of action for violations of this Act

Votes

Title : To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
5262006-12-06On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2006F

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 6099
 
Bill Number : H R 6099
Title : To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 9/19/2006)      
, ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Akin, W. Todd [MO-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Bachus, Spencer [AL-6] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Baker, Richard H. [LA-6] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Beauprez, Bob [CO-7] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 9/25/2006

    Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Boehner, John A. [OH-8] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [LA-7] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Brady, Kevin [TX-8] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Cannon, Chris [UT-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Costello, Jerry F. [IL-12] - 9/25/2006

    Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Davis, Lincoln [TN-4] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Doolittle, John T. [CA-4] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Drake, Thelma D. [VA-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Emerson, Jo Ann [MO-8] - 9/19/2006

    Rep English, Phil [PA-3] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Feeney, Tom [FL-24] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Ferguson, Mike [NJ-7] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [PA-8] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Fortuno, Luis G. [PR] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [VA-5] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Gutknecht, Gil [MN-1] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 9/25/2006

    Rep Harris, Katherine [FL-13] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Hart, Melissa A. [PA-4] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Hayes, Robin [NC-8] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Hunter, Duncan [CA-52] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] - 9/25/2006

    Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [OK-5] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Kennedy, Mark R. [MN-6] - 9/19/2006

    Rep King, Steve [IA-5] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 9/25/2006

    Rep LaHood, Ray [IL-18] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Latham, Tom [IA-4] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Lewis, Ron [KY-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Linder, John [GA-7] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 9/21/2006

    Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 9/19/2006

    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 9/19/2006

    Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] - 9/19/2006

    Rep McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [WA-5] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Melancon, Charlie [LA-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Miller, Gary G. [CA-42] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Miller, Jeff [FL-1] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Mollohan, Alan B. [WV-1] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Musgrave, Marilyn N. [CO-4] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Norwood, Charles W. [GA-9] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Pearce, Stevan [NM-2] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [MS-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 9/25/2006

    Rep Radanovich, George [CA-19] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Renzi, Rick [AZ-1] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5] - 9/25/2006

    Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Ryan, Paul [WI-1] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Ryun, Jim [KS-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Schmidt, Jean [OH-2] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Sekula Gibbs, Shelley [TX-22] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Shuster, Bill [PA-9] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Sodrel, Michael E. [IN-9] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [CO-6] - 9/25/2006

    Rep Taylor, Gene [MS-4] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Weldon, Dave [FL-15] - 9/21/2006

    Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-8] - 9/19/2006

    Rep Wicker, Roger F. [MS-1] - 12/5/2006

    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 9/19/2006

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 6099
Title : To ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
9/19/2006:Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 
9/25/2006:Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 1
 
2/6/2006 11:18am:Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 1
 
2/6/2006 11:19am:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8762-8771; text of measure as introduced: CR H8762-8764) 1
 
2/6/2006 11:19am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6099. 1
 
2/6/2006 12:01pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. 1
 
2/6/2006 6:19pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 1
 
2/7/2006 H8856-8857) 1
 
2/6/2006 6:49pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 162 (Roll no. 526). 1
 
2/6/2006 6:49pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.