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Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024
2/3/2024, 12:45 PM
Summary of Bill S 3607
Bill 118 s 3607, also known as the Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay for abortions or to cover any expenses related to abortions. It also seeks to ensure that no federal agency or program can provide coverage for abortion services.
The bill states that abortion is not considered a form of health care and should not be treated as such by the government. It argues that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund a procedure that many Americans find morally objectionable.
Supporters of the bill believe that it is important to protect the rights of taxpayers who do not want their money going towards abortions. They argue that individuals should have the right to choose whether or not they want to support abortion services with their tax dollars. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to a legal medical procedure and disproportionately affects low-income individuals who rely on federal programs for their health care needs. They believe that abortion is a personal decision that should be made between a woman and her doctor, without government interference. Overall, Bill 118 s 3607 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights and the role of government in funding reproductive health care services. It remains to be seen whether the bill will be passed into law or face opposition from those who believe in a woman's right to choose.
The bill states that abortion is not considered a form of health care and should not be treated as such by the government. It argues that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund a procedure that many Americans find morally objectionable.
Supporters of the bill believe that it is important to protect the rights of taxpayers who do not want their money going towards abortions. They argue that individuals should have the right to choose whether or not they want to support abortion services with their tax dollars. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to a legal medical procedure and disproportionately affects low-income individuals who rely on federal programs for their health care needs. They believe that abortion is a personal decision that should be made between a woman and her doctor, without government interference. Overall, Bill 118 s 3607 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights and the role of government in funding reproductive health care services. It remains to be seen whether the bill will be passed into law or face opposition from those who believe in a woman's right to choose.
Congressional Summary of S 3607
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024
This bill prohibits a tax deduction for medical expenses relating to an abortion, with specified exceptions for rape or incest, or to protect the life or health of the mother.
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Current Status of Bill S 3607
Bill S 3607 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2024. Bill S 3607 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 17, 2024. Bill S 3607's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3607
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3607
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3607
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2024
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.
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