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Proposal:Sanctity of Human Life Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Sanctity of Human Life Act

This bill declares that (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is a person's most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its equivalent, at which time every human has all the legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and each U.S. territory have the authority to protect all human lives.

Bill Title

Sanctity of Human Life Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-01-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • 2019-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2019-01-08: Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-08: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.