To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain arrangements commonly called surrogate motherhood, and for other purposes.
Surrogacy Arrangements Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties upon anyone who, on a commercial basis, knowingly makes, engages in, or brokers a surrogacy arrangement.
Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide criminal penalties for anyone who advertises the availability of such an arrangement.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
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