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Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025

HR 686 · In committee · last action January 23, 2025

<p><strong>Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025&nbsp;</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>The term <em>fetal remains</em> means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.</p><p>A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.</p>

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Robert Latta (R-OH)

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<p><strong>Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025&nbsp;</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>The term <em>fetal remains</em> means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.</p><p>A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.</p>