[ContraryMary]

Does anybody have a link to the text of the law that was just passed?

[Tree of Liberty]

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Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 686) for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo. (Reported in House)

HRES 182 RH

House Calendar No. 17

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 182

[Report No. 109-28]

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 686) for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 21 (legislative day of MARCH 20), 2005

Mr. GINGREY from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

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RESOLUTION

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 686) for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.

Resolved, That immediately upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (S. 686) for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo. The bill shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) ten minutes of debate on the bill equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to commit.

House Calendar No. 17

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 182

[Report No. 109-28]

RESOLUTION

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 686) for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.

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March 21 (legislative day, MARCH 20), 2005

Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

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[Tree of Liberty]

Sorry, that was just agreeing to the Senate bill. Here's the actual text

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For the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo. (Considered and Passed by Senate)

S 686 CPS

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 686

For the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo .

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 20, 2005

Mr. FRIST (for himself, Mr. MARTINEZ, and Mr. SANTORUM) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed

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AN ACT

For the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo .

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. RELIEF OF THE PARENTS OF THERESA MARIE SCHIAVO .

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida shall have jurisdiction to hear, determine, and render judgment on a suit or claim by or on behalf of Theresa Marie Schiavo for the alleged violation of any right of Theresa Marie Schiavo under the Constitution or laws of the United States relating to the withholding or withdrawal of food, fluids, or medical treatment necessary to sustain her life.

SEC. 2. PROCEDURE.

Any parent of Theresa Marie Schiavo shall have standing to bring a suit under this Act. The suit may be brought against any other person who was a party to State court proceedings relating to the withholding or withdrawal of food, fluids, or medical treatment necessary to sustain the life of Theresa Marie Schiavo , or who may act pursuant to a State court order authorizing or directing the withholding or withdrawal of food, fluids, or medical treatment necessary to sustain her life. In such a suit, the District Court shall determine de novo any claim of a violation of any right of Theresa Marie Schiavo within the scope of this Act, notwithstanding any prior State court determination and regardless of whether such a claim has previously been raised, considered, or decided in State court proceedings. The District Court shall entertain and determine the suit without any delay or abstention in favor of State court proceedings, and regardless of whether remedies available in the State courts have been exhausted.

SEC. 3. RELIEF.

After a determination of the merits of a suit brought under this Act, the District Court shall issue such declaratory and injunctive relief as may be necessary to protect the rights of Theresa Marie Schiavo under the Constitution and laws of the United States relating to the withholding or withdrawal of food, fluids, or medical treatment necessary to sustain her life.

SEC. 4. TIME FOR FILING.

Notwithstanding any other time limitation, any suit or claim under this Act shall be timely if filed within 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 5. NO CHANGE OF SUBSTANTIVE RIGHTS.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to create substantive rights not otherwise secured by the Constitution and laws of the United States or of the several States.

SEC. 6. NO EFFECT ON ASSISTING SUICIDE.

Nothing in this act shall be construed to confer additional jurisdiction on any court to consider any claim related--

(1) to assisting suicide,

(2) a State law regarding assisting suicide.

SEC. 7. NO PRECEDENT FOR FUTURE LEGISLATION.

Nothing in this Act shall constitute a precedent with respect to future legislation, including the provision of private relief bills.

SEC. 8. NO EFFECT ON THE PATIENT SELF-DETERMINATION ACT OF 1990.

Nothing in this act shall affect the rights of any person under the Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990.

SEC. 9. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.

It is the Sense of the Congress that the 109th Congress should consider policies regarding the status and legal rights of incapacitated individuals who are incapable of making decisions concerning the provision, withholding, or withdrawal of foods, fluid, or medical care.

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