S. 1645 Briefing
Child Custody Protection Act

Brief Date: 1998, February 21st

Bill Summary & Status for the 105th Congress Found at:
<http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.html>

SPONSOR: Sen Abraham (introduced 02/12/98)

Child Custody Protection Bill: Pro-life members of Congress are introducing new federal legislation to protect parents' rights and safeguard the integrity of state laws which restrict abortions for minor girls. Marty Dannenfelser, Director of Media and Government Relations for FRC, joined the bill's sponsors, Sen. Spence Abraham (R-MI) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), at a press conference where the new legislation was highlighted. Currently, even though 22 states require parental notification or consent in order for a minor girl to obtain an abortion, parents' rights are being circumvented as individuals transport minors across state lines for an abortion. The most disturbing instances are situations where the adult(s) involved seek to conceal sexual abuse, statutory rape or similar behaviors. This legislation reflects the importance of respecting both the laws of states and the interests of parental participation in a decision that has serious medical and emotional consequences for their daughters. The Manzullo bills and the Child Custody bill will proceed to congressional committees for hearings. [emphasis mine, Source: Family Research Council’s LEGISLATIVE HOTLINE, Friday, February 13, 1998]

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