H.R. 36 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act [Meeting II]

Bill Text

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 headers to sort)

#Version #Sponsor(s)PartySummaryStatus
1Version 1Cartwright (PA)DemocratExtends the exception for incest to all women regardless of age.Submitted
2Version 1Franks (AZ)RepublicanSUBSTITUTE 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