S 403 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 403

 

Title : A bill 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:
9/26/2006--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Makes an exception for an abortion necessary to safe the life of the minor. Protects from prosecution or civil liability the minor or the minor’s parents for violations of this Act. Makes it an affirmative defense to a prosecution or civil action under this Act that a defendant: (1) reasonably believed that before the minor obtained the abortion, the required parental consent or notification or judicial authorization took place; or (2) was presented with documentation showing that a court waived parental notification requirements or authorized the minor's abortion.Authorizes any parent who suffers harm from a violation of this Act to seek relief in a civil action unless such parent committed an act of incest with the minor.Defines "abortion" as the termination of a pregnancy with an intention other than to increase the probability of a live birth, preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, remove a dead unborn child who died as the result of a spontaneous abortion, accidental trauma, or a criminal assault on the pregnant female or her unborn child. Defines "parent" to include a guardian, legal custodian, or person standing in loco parentis.Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to one year on a physician who performs or induces an abortion on an out-of-state minor in violation of parental notification requirements. Requires such physician to give 24-hour actual or constructive notice to a parent of the minor seeking an abortion. Allows an exception if: (1) the physician complies with parental notification requirements in the physician’s state; (2) the physician is given documentation that a court in the minor’s state of residence has waived parental notification or otherwise authorized the minor’s abortion; (3) the minor provides a written statement that she is the victim of sexual abuse, neglect, or physical abuse by a parent and the physician notifies appropriate state officials of such abuse; (4) the abortion is necessary to save the life of the minor (written notice must be given to the minor's parent within 24 hours after the lifesaving abortion is performed): or (5) a person accompanying the minor provides documentation to the physician that such person is the parent of the minor.

Votes

Title : A bill 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
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
2632006-09-29On the Cloture MotionMotion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in House Amendment to S.403; Child Interstate Abortion Notification ActRejected
2162006-07-25On Passage of the BillS. 403, As Amended; Child Interstate Abortion Notification ActPassed
2152006-07-25On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4694Boxer Amdt. No. 4694; To punish parents who have committed incest.Agreed to
2142006-07-25On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4689Lautenberg Amdt. No. 4689; To authorize grants to carry out programs to provide education on preventing teen pregnancies, and for other purposes.Rejected
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
4792006-09-26On Passage Child Custody Protection ActP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 403
 
Bill Number : S 403
Title : A bill 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: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 2/16/2005)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] - 7/12/2006

    Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] - 4/5/2005

    Sen Allen, George [VA] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 7/18/2006

    Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Burr, Richard [NC] - 3/2/2005

    Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 7/13/2006

    Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 7/20/2006

    Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 2/16/2005

    Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] - 7/20/2006

    Sen Enzi, Michael B. [WY] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Frist, William H. [TN] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 3/10/2005

    Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 3/2/2005

    Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 3/1/2005

    Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 3/10/2005

    Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 1/31/2006

    Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 2/16/2005

    Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 2/28/2005

    Sen Talent, Jim [MO] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Thune, John [SD] - 3/7/2005

    Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 3/8/2005

    Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 4/11/2005

    Sen Warner, John [VA] - 4/5/2005

Other Info

Bill Number : S 403
Title : A bill 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:
 
2/16/2005:Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
 
2/17/2005:Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
 
7/21/2006:Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8095-8097)
 
7/25/2006:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8151-8188)
 
7/25/2006:Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 34. Record Vote Number: 216. (text: CR S8187-8188)
 
7/25/2006 8:19pm:Received in the House.
 
7/25/2006:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
7/25/2006 9:01pm:Held at the desk.
 
9/25/2006 8:35pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1039 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 403 with 1 hour 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. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
 
9/26/2006 12:48pm:Rule H. Res. 1039 passed House.
 
9/26/2006 4:42pm:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1039. (consideration: CR H7412-7422)
 
9/26/2006 4:42pm:Rule provides for consideration of S. 403 with 1 hour 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. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
 
9/26/2006 4:43pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 403.
 
9/26/2006 5:32pm:The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7404)
 
9/26/2006 6:00pm:On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 153 (Roll no. 479). (text: CR H7412-7414)
 
9/26/2006 6:00pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
9/27/2006:Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
 
9/27/2006:Motion to concur in House amendment with further amendment made in Senate. (consideration: CR S10345-10345)
 
9/27/2006:Cloture motion on the motion to concur in House amendment presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S10346; text: CR S10346)
 
9/29/2006:Cloture on the motion to concur in House amendment not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 263. (consideration: CR S10616-10618)