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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
2/7/2025, 9:02 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7
Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that individuals purchasing health insurance plans that cover abortion are fully aware of this coverage and are given the option to opt out of such coverage. This is in line with the belief that taxpayers should not be forced to fund abortions if it goes against their personal beliefs.
The bill has garnered support from anti-abortion advocates who believe that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund a procedure that they find morally objectionable. However, it has also faced criticism from pro-choice advocates who argue that it restricts access to abortion services for low-income individuals who rely on government-funded healthcare programs. Overall, Bill 119 HR 7 seeks to establish clear guidelines regarding the use of federal funds for abortion and ensure transparency in insurance coverage for abortion services. It is currently being debated in Congress and its outcome remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HR 7
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
This bill modifies provisions relating to federal funding for, and health insurance coverage of, abortions.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions or for health coverage that includes abortions. Such restrictions extend to the use of funds in the budget of the District of Columbia. Additionally, abortions may not be provided in a federal health care facility or by a federal employee.
Historically, language has been included in annual appropriations bills for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions—such language is commonly referred to as the Hyde Amendment. Similar language is also frequently included in appropriations bills for other federal agencies and the District of Columbia. The bill makes these restrictions permanent and extends the restrictions to all federal funds (rather than specific agencies).
The bill's restrictions regarding the use of federal funds do not apply in cases of rape, incest, or where a physical disorder, injury, or illness endangers a woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The Hyde Amendment provides the same exceptions.
The bill also prohibits qualified health plans from including coverage for abortions. Currently, qualified health plans may cover abortion, but the portion of the premium attributable to abortion coverage is not eligible for subsidies.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
200Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
200Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7
Primary Policy Focus
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Comments
Elia Spivey
10 months ago
I don't think this bill is a good idea. It's gonna affect a lot of people, including me. How will this bill really impact us in the long run?
Dane Dougherty
10 months ago
I can't believe this bill passed. It's gonna make it harder for people like me to access abortion services. This is just another way to restrict our rights and control our bodies. It's so unfair. #HR7 #AbortionRights #WomensRights
