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          <text>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; This bill creates new federal crimes related to the performance of an abortion on an unborn child who has Down syndrome.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It subjects a violator to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It also authorizes civil remedies, including damages and injunctive relief.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;A woman who undergoes such an abortion may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable.&lt;/p&gt;</text>
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