Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023

This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not, subject to certain exceptions, perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions.

The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.

Bill 118 HR 372, also known as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger.

The bill also aims to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund organizations that provide abortion services, such as Planned Parenthood. It includes provisions to ensure that federal funds are not used to subsidize insurance plans that cover abortion, and prohibits the use of federal funds for research that involves the destruction of human embryos.

Additionally, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023 includes measures to strengthen conscience protections for healthcare providers who object to participating in abortions. It also requires that health insurance plans disclose whether they cover abortion services, and prohibits discrimination against healthcare providers who do not provide or refer for abortions. Overall, this bill seeks to uphold the sanctity of life and protect taxpayers from funding activities that they may morally oppose. It has garnered support from pro-life advocates and organizations, while facing opposition from pro-choice groups who argue that it restricts access to reproductive healthcare.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 372

Introduced on
2023-01-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/17/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023

This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not, subject to certain exceptions, perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions.

The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.

Bill 118 HR 372, also known as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger.

The bill also aims to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund organizations that provide abortion services, such as Planned Parenthood. It includes provisions to ensure that federal funds are not used to subsidize insurance plans that cover abortion, and prohibits the use of federal funds for research that involves the destruction of human embryos.

Additionally, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023 includes measures to strengthen conscience protections for healthcare providers who object to participating in abortions. It also requires that health insurance plans disclose whether they cover abortion services, and prohibits discrimination against healthcare providers who do not provide or refer for abortions. Overall, this bill seeks to uphold the sanctity of life and protect taxpayers from funding activities that they may morally oppose. It has garnered support from pro-life advocates and organizations, while facing opposition from pro-choice groups who argue that it restricts access to reproductive healthcare.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Summary1/31/2023

Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023

This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not, subject to certain exceptions, perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abort...


Latest Action1/27/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.