Sanctity of Life Act of 2007
Latest action · Jul 16, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 6, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Sanctity of Life Act of 2007 - Declares that: (1) human life shall be deemed to exist from conception, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) the term "person" shall include all such human life. Recognizes that each state has authority to protect the lives of unborn children residing in the jurisdiction of that state .
Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure, on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions.
Makes federal court decisions not binding precedent on the courts of any state or their subdivisions, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States or their subdivisions.
Makes this Act applicable to any case pending on the date of enactment.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 6, 2007 to May 19, 2008, with 2 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-LA | Rodney Alexander | Original | Jun 6, 2007 |
| R-MD | Roscoe G. Bartlett | Original | Jun 6, 2007 |
| R-GA | Paul C. Broun | Sep 20, 2007 | |
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | Oct 1, 2007 | |
| R-VA | Robert J. Wittman | May 19, 2008 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 16, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
- Jun 6, 2007Introduced in House
- Jun 6, 2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jun 6, 2007Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1213)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 6, 2007Introduced in House
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