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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion.
AI Summary
This bill, called the "Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025," aims to restrict federal funding for entities that perform or support abortion services. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal funds from being provided to any entity that does not certify that it will not perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions. The bill includes two key exceptions to this prohibition: first, in cases where the pregnancy results from rape or incest, and second, when a physician certifies that the pregnancy poses a serious, life-threatening physical risk to the woman's health. The definition of "entity" is broad, encompassing not just the direct recipient of funds but also any organizations that are controlled by or under common control with the primary entity. This means the restrictions would apply to entire organizational networks, not just individual branches or subsidiaries. The bill represents a significant effort to limit federal support for abortion services by creating financial disincentives for organizations involved in providing or funding abortion procedures.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (46)
Michelle Fischbach (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Kat Cammack (R),
Mike Collins (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Julie Fedorchak (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Erin Houchin (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
David Kustoff (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Bob Latta (R),
Julia Letlow (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
John McGuire (R),
Mary Miller (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Robert Onder (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Pete Sessions (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
David Taylor (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
William Timmons (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/272/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr272/BILLS-119hr272ih.pdf |
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