Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.

Bill 118 HR 435, also known as the Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of protecting the rights of individuals on college campuses in relation to abortion.

The bill seeks to prohibit the use of federal funds to support any form of abortion services on college campuses. This includes prohibiting the use of federal funds for abortion procedures, counseling, or referrals on college campuses. Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that colleges and universities that receive federal funding do not discriminate against individuals or organizations that oppose abortion.

Furthermore, the Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023 requires colleges and universities to provide information to students about alternatives to abortion, such as adoption services and pregnancy support resources. The bill also includes provisions to protect the conscience rights of healthcare providers who may object to providing abortion services. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 HR 435 is to promote a culture of life on college campuses and ensure that individuals have access to information and resources that support alternatives to abortion. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups on both sides of the abortion issue.