Congress 108 - HR 1997 - Laci and Conner's Law

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Abortion Armed Forces and National Security Assault Capital punishment Conspiracy Courts-martial and courts of inquiry Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against women Drug abuse Drug traffic Fetus Health Military and naval offenses Murder Organized crime Pregnant women Prosecution Sentences (Criminal procedure) Violence Women

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(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.

Actions

Apr 1, 2004

Became Public Law No: 108-212.
Apr 1, 2004

Signed by President.
Mar 31, 2004

Presented to President.
Mar 25, 2004

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 25, 2004

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 38. Record Vote Number: 63.
Mar 25, 2004

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 38. Record Vote Number: 63.
Mar 25, 2004

Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S3124-3167)
Mar 11, 2004

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.
Mar 10, 2004

Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 26, 2004

Received in the Senate.
Feb 26, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2004

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 - 163 (Roll no. 31).
Feb 26, 2004

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 254 - 163 (Roll no. 31).
Feb 26, 2004

DEBATE - Pursuant to House Resolution 529 the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Lofgren amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Feb 26, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 1997.
Feb 26, 2004

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.
Feb 26, 2004

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 529. (consideration: CR H637-668; text of measure as introduced: CR H637-638)
Feb 25, 2004

Rule H. Res. 529 passed House.
Feb 25, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H609)
Feb 24, 2004

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.
Feb 11, 2004

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 242.
Feb 11, 2004

Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Feb 11, 2004

House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Feb. 11, 2004.
Feb 11, 2004

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-420, Part I.
Jan 21, 2004

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 13.
Jan 21, 2004

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2003

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 3.
Jul 15, 2003

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 8, 2003

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 24, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
May 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.
May 7, 2003

Introduced in House

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