Stopping Abortion Bounties Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T03:04:01Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6300 Stopping Abortion Bounties Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6300

Bill 117 HR 6300, also known as the Stopping Abortion Bounties Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the offering of financial incentives or rewards for reporting individuals who have obtained or provided an abortion.

The bill aims to protect the privacy and rights of individuals seeking or providing abortion services by preventing the creation of a system where individuals can be incentivized to report on these activities. It seeks to ensure that individuals can access abortion services without fear of being targeted or harassed.

The Stopping Abortion Bounties Act has garnered support from advocates for reproductive rights, who argue that it is important to protect the confidentiality and safety of individuals seeking abortion services. However, opponents of the bill argue that it could hinder efforts to enforce laws related to abortion and could potentially allow illegal activities to go unchecked. Overall, the Stopping Abortion Bounties Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between protecting privacy rights and enforcing laws related to abortion. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on abortion policies in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 6300

Stopping Abortion Bounties Act

This bill imposes a 100% tax on amounts received as statutory damages under a state bounty statute. A bounty statute is a statute that authorizes a person to file a civil action and collect damages for assisting another person in exercising the right to have an abortion.

The bill also directs the Department of the Treasury to award a grant to any person who pays or incurs amounts under a court order resulting from a suit filed under a bounty statute, including the amount paid or incurred as statutory damages and reasonable attorney's fees.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6300

Bill HR 6300 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2021. Bill HR 6300 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 16, 2021. Bill HR 6300's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of December 16, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6300

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Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6300

Stopping Abortion Bounties Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax of 100 percent on amounts received as statutory damages under certain lawsuits filed under State law and to require the Secretary of the Treasury to issue grants for amounts paid under such State laws and reasonable attorney's fees.