Heartbeat Informed Consent act
This federal legislation will require abortion providers to make the heartbeat of an unborn child visible and audible to its mother as part of her informed consent, which we know will save more lives.
Sponsors: Congresswoman Michele Bachmann
Co-Sponsors: Bob Latta, Steve Austria, Jean Schmidt, Bob Gibbs, Steve Stivers and Bill Johnson
Supporting Groups: National Right to Life, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Americans United for Life, Family Research Council Action, Susan B. Anthony List, Heartbeat International, Wisconsin Right to Life and Minnesota Concerned Citizens for Life
Status: Thursday, October 6, 2011 --- Introduced by Congresswoman Michele Bachmann --- See latest Press Release