unborn child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. (8) Tragically, in some countries that have failed to protect unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome, virtually every unborn child diagnosed with Down syndrome is aborted. (9) Individuals with Down syndrome are inherently valuable and worthy of dignity and respect. They enrich and strengthen our society in countless ways, including but not limited to building meaningful relationships, participating in and creating families, learning, and working alongside other Americans. 3. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited (a) In general Chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 250. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Abortion The term abortion means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to— (A) kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant