Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024

2/3/2024, 12:45 PM

Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024

This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses relating to an abortion, with specified exceptions for rape or incest, or to protect the life or health of the mother.

Bill 118 s 3607, also known as the Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for abortions or to cover any expenses related to abortions. It also seeks to ensure that no federal agency or program can provide coverage for abortion services.

The bill states that abortion is not considered a form of health care and should not be treated as such by the government. It argues that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund a procedure that many Americans find morally objectionable.

Supporters of the bill believe that it is important to protect the rights of taxpayers who do not want their money going towards abortions. They argue that individuals should have the right to choose whether or not they want to support abortion services with their tax dollars. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to a legal medical procedure and disproportionately affects low-income individuals who rely on federal programs for their health care needs. They believe that abortion is a personal decision that should be made between a woman and her doctor, without government interference. Overall, Bill 118 s 3607 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights and the role of government in funding reproductive health care services. It remains to be seen whether the bill will be passed into law or face opposition from those who believe in a woman's right to choose.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3607

Introduced on
2024-01-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/17/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024

This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses relating to an abortion, with specified exceptions for rape or incest, or to protect the life or health of the mother.

Bill 118 s 3607, also known as the Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for abortions or to cover any expenses related to abortions. It also seeks to ensure that no federal agency or program can provide coverage for abortion services.

The bill states that abortion is not considered a form of health care and should not be treated as such by the government. It argues that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund a procedure that many Americans find morally objectionable.

Supporters of the bill believe that it is important to protect the rights of taxpayers who do not want their money going towards abortions. They argue that individuals should have the right to choose whether or not they want to support abortion services with their tax dollars. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to a legal medical procedure and disproportionately affects low-income individuals who rely on federal programs for their health care needs. They believe that abortion is a personal decision that should be made between a woman and her doctor, without government interference. Overall, Bill 118 s 3607 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights and the role of government in funding reproductive health care services. It remains to be seen whether the bill will be passed into law or face opposition from those who believe in a woman's right to choose.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.

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Latest Summary2/21/2024

Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024

This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses relating to an abortion, with specified exceptions for rape or incest, or to protect the life or health of the mother.


Latest Action1/17/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.