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James Barcia: “I rise in support of H.R. 476, the Child Custody Protection Act... It will make it a Federal crime if an individual…”

On the recordApril 17, 2002
I rise in support of H.R. 476, the Child Custody Protection Act... It will make it a Federal crime if an individual knowingly evades the laws of their State to seek an abortion for any mother 17 years of age or younger.
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James Barcia
Democratic · Michigan

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Supporting the Child Custody Protection Act during a House floor debate.

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