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RepublicanBill · H.R. 722· House(119-HR-722)

Life at Conception Act

Rep. Burlison
Age: 50 years
Missouri
Introduced
1/24/2025
Last activity
1/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Eric Burlison
Cosponsors
Republican - 116Democrat - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Life at Conception Act" aims to implement equal protection under the 14th Amendment for the right to life of all born and preborn human persons. It declares that the constitutional right to life is vested in every human being. This includes all members of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life. Definitions provided include the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moments of being. The Act also clarifies that the term "State" includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. Additionally, the bill specifies that it does not authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.

Yes

  • Would children be better off under this?+8

    The bill provides constitutional personhood protection to all stages of human life including the preborn.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+7

    The bill uses congressional authority under the 14th Amendment to establish a national standard for personhood.

The opposite

  • Does this make abortion easier to get?-10

    The bill defines human personhood to include the moment of fertilization, which would establish a constitutional right to life for the preborn.

  • Would women be better off under this?-6

    The establishment of personhood at fertilization likely restricts reproductive healthcare options for women.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?-5

    The bill's focus on protecting the preborn may impact the bodily autonomy and legal standing of women.