H.R. 36—Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act [MEETING II]
H.R. 36 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act [Meeting II]
Hearing Information
Meeting Information
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 5:00pm in H-313 The Capitol View Announcement »
Video
Bill Text
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (as introduced)
:: Amendment #2 offered by Hon. Franks
—Summary of amendment, as provided to the Rules Committee PDF
Hearing Documents
Rule PDF
H. Rept. 114-111PDF
Rule Information
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY RECORD VOTE of 8-3 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 255:
Agreed to by record vote of 240-186, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
MANAGERS: Foxx/Slaughter
1. General debate rule for H.R. 1735.
2. Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services.
3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
4. Provides that no further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.
5. Closed rule for H.R. 36.
6. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees.
7. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
8. Provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
9. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.
10. Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
11. Closed rule for H.R. 2048.
12. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.
13. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
14. Provides that the amendment printed in part B of the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
15. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.
16. Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
17. Provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of May 14, 2015, or May 15, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV and that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.
Amendments (click each header to sort table ▲▼ by that column)
| # | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Version 1 | Cartwright (PA) | Democrat | Extends the exception for incest to all women regardless of age. | Submitted |
| 2 | Version 1 | Franks (AZ) | Republican | SUBSTITUTE Removes mandatory reporting to law enforcement for adult rape victims and instead requires the abortion provider to ensure the victim receives medical treatment or counseling for the rape at least 48 hours prior to the abortion. Additional provisions include: strengthening the provision of care for an unborn child if the child is born alive; empowering the woman with a civil right of action if the physician fails to comply; requiring an informed consent form; an annual report on abortions carried out after 20 weeks; and compliance with relevant state laws. | Considered As Adopted |
Committee Votes
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 42
Motion by Ms. Slaughter to report three individual resolutions—one for each measure. Defeated: 3–8
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 44
Motion by Ms. Foxx to report the rule. Adopted: 8-3