H.R. 686 · 119th Congress
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Robert Latta
- Introduced
- 2025-01-23
- Latest action
- 2025-01-23 · Introduced in House
Summary
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.
The term fetal remains means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.
A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.