No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
2/7/2025, 9:02 AMSummary of Bill HR 7
Bill 119 HR 7, also known as the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger.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.
