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No Pro-Abortion Task Force Act

1/30/2025, 11:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 49

Bill 119 HR 49, also known as the "Prohibition of Federal Funds for HHS Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal funds for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force. The task force was established to address issues related to reproductive healthcare access, but this bill seeks to halt any funding for its operations.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. If passed, it would effectively defund the task force and prevent it from carrying out its intended purpose.

Supporters of the bill argue that Federal funds should not be used to support initiatives related to reproductive healthcare, while opponents believe that the task force plays a crucial role in addressing important healthcare issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 49 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding reproductive healthcare access in the United States. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the future of the HHS Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force.

Congressional Summary of HR 49

No Pro-Abortion Task Force Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force or any successor or substantially similar task force.

HHS launched the task force on January 21, 2022, to identify and coordinate departmental activities related to accessing sexual and reproductive health care.

Current Status of Bill HR 49

Bill HR 49 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 49 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 49's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 49

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 49

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 49

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the HHS Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds for the HHS Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force.

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