3.0.0 1096 2023-01-11T13:20:21Z 2023-01-11T13:20:21Z House H HR 2011-03-15 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PAUL:H.R. 1096.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The Sanctity of Life Act is authorized by Article 1,Section 8 and Article 3, Section 1 which gives the Congresspower to establish and limit the jurisdiction of lowerfederal courts as well as Article III, Section 2 which givesCongress the power to make exceptions to Supreme Courtregulations.[Page H1843]]]> hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju10 Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee Referred to 2011-06-01T13:13:48Z Referred to 2011-03-15T14:03:05Z 2011-06-01 hsju10 Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. Committee 2011-03-15 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2011-03-15 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E489) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2011-03-15 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-03-15 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress P000583 Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] RON PAUL R TX 14 N Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Abortion Federal district courts Jurisdiction and venue State and local government operations Supreme Court Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 00 2011-03-15 Introduced in House 2011-03-28T13:16:01Z Sanctity of Life Act of 2011 - Deems human life to exist from conception, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency and requires that the term "person" include all such human life. Recognizes that each state has authority to protect the lives of unborn children residing in the jurisdiction of that state.

Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure, on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions.

Makes this Act and the amendments made by this Act applicable to any case pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of enactment.

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