S78-118

Introduced

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.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 25, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 117 the following: Except as provided in subsection, provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly transports a minor across a State line, with the intent that the minor, and requires transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion and incest Notwithstanding section 2431(b)(2), whoever has committed an act of incest with a minor and knowingly transports. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, appropriations, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Housing, Healthcare, and Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.

Key Provisions

  • Provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 117 the following: Except as provided in subsection...
  • Provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly transports a minor across a State line, with the intent that the minor...
  • Requires transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion and incest Notwithstanding section 2431(b)(2), whoever has committed an act of incest with a minor and knowingly transports...
  • Provides child interstate abortion notification Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 117A (as added by section 2) the following: A physician who knowingly performs or induces an...
  • Provides child interstate abortion notification A physician who knowingly performs or induces an abortion on a minor in violation of the requirements of this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 117 the following: Except as provided in subsection, provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly transports a minor across a State line, with the intent that the minor, and requires transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion and incest Notwithstanding section 2431(b)(2), whoever has committed an act of incest with a minor and knowingly transports.

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Housing, Healthcare, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

The bill provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 117 the following: Except as provided in subsection, provides transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion Except as provided in subsection (b), whoever knowingly transports a minor across a State line, with the intent that the minor, and requires transportation of minors in circumvention of certain laws relating to abortion and incest Notwithstanding section 2431(b)(2), whoever has committed an act of incest with a minor and knowingly transports.

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Housing Healthcare Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Risch, Mr. Lankford, …

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Domains
Native American Tribes Housing Healthcare Civil Rights

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