Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023

12/6/2023, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 435

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 435

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 435

Bill HR 435 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2023. Bill HR 435 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023.  Bill HR 435's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of January 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 435

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
84
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
84
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 435

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 435

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes.
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