Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-06T15:53:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 272 Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/6/2025, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 272

Bill 119 HR 272, also known as the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act," aims to prohibit federal funding from going to any entity that does not certify that they will not perform abortions or provide funding to any other entity that performs abortions. This bill is designed to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support abortion services.

If passed, this legislation would have significant implications for organizations that provide abortion services, such as Planned Parenthood. These organizations would be required to certify that they do not perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that do so in order to continue receiving federal funding.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the sanctity of life and ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support a practice that many find morally objectionable. However, opponents of the bill argue that it would restrict access to essential healthcare services for women, particularly those who rely on organizations like Planned Parenthood for reproductive healthcare. Overall, Bill 119 HR 272 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights and the role of government in funding healthcare services. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and the potential impact it could have on access to abortion services in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 272

Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025

This bill requires entities receiving federal funds 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 performed in cases of rape or incest or when necessary to resolve a physical condition that endangers a woman's life.

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Current Status of Bill HR 272

Bill HR 272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 272 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 272's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 272

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

104

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

104

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 272

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 272

To 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.To 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.

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