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Introduced
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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Hyde and Related Amendments Codification Act- Prohibits the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law (federal funds) for any abortion.Prohibits federal funds from being used for any health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services and plans receiving federal funds must keep federal funds segregated from any funds for abortion services.) Prohibits the inclusion of abortion in any health care service furnished by a federal or District of Columbia health care facility or by any physician or other individual employed by the federal government or the District. Excludes from such prohibitions an abortion if: (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, as certified by a physician. Makes such prohibitions applicable to District of Columbia funds. Codifies the prohibition against a federal agency or program or any state or local government that receives federal financial assistance from subjecting any individual or health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions. Creates a cause of action for any violations of such provisions. Gives federal courts jurisdiction to prevent and redress actual or threatened violations of such provisions by issuing any form of legal or equitable relief, including an injunction or order preventing the disbursement of all or a portion of federal financial assistance until the prohibited conduct has ceased. Gives standing to institute an action to affected health care entities and the Attorney General. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to receive, investigate, and refer to the appropriate federal agency complaints alleging a violation of such provisions.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Hyde and Related Amendments Codification Act, aims to codify and expand existing prohibitions on the use of federal funds for abortions. It explicitly forbids the use of any federal funds, including those in federal trust funds, for abortions, and also prohibits federal funds from being used for health benefits coverage that includes abortion services. This prohibition extends to healthcare services provided by federal or District of Columbia facilities or employees, with specific exceptions for abortions necessary due to rape, incest, or when a physician certifies that the woman's life is in danger due to the pregnancy. The bill also makes these prohibitions applicable to District of Columbia funds and prevents federal agencies, programs, or recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating against healthcare entities that do not provide, pay for, cover, or refer for abortions. To enforce these provisions, the bill creates a legal pathway for affected healthcare entities and the Attorney General to sue for violations, allowing federal courts to issue injunctions or withhold federal funding until compliance is achieved. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will designate an official to handle complaints related to these provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/02/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1484/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1484is/pdf/BILLS-112s1484is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1484is/pdf/BILLS-112s1484is.pdf.pdf |
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