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Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025
1/31/2025, 4:17 PM
Summary of Bill HR 73
Bill 119 hr 73, also known as the "Abortion Tax Deduction Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that amounts paid for an abortion are not considered when calculating the deduction for medical expenses on tax returns.
Currently, individuals can deduct certain medical expenses, including abortion costs, from their taxable income. However, this bill seeks to change that by specifically excluding abortion expenses from being eligible for this deduction.
Supporters of the bill argue that abortion is a controversial issue and should not be subsidized by taxpayers through the deduction for medical expenses. They believe that individuals should not be able to deduct the cost of a procedure that is considered morally objectionable by some. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that this legislation unfairly targets women seeking abortions and could potentially limit access to reproductive healthcare. They believe that abortion is a legal medical procedure and should be treated like any other medical expense for tax purposes. Overall, Bill 119 hr 73 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of healthcare, taxes, and personal beliefs. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on individuals seeking abortion services in the future.
Currently, individuals can deduct certain medical expenses, including abortion costs, from their taxable income. However, this bill seeks to change that by specifically excluding abortion expenses from being eligible for this deduction.
Supporters of the bill argue that abortion is a controversial issue and should not be subsidized by taxpayers through the deduction for medical expenses. They believe that individuals should not be able to deduct the cost of a procedure that is considered morally objectionable by some. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that this legislation unfairly targets women seeking abortions and could potentially limit access to reproductive healthcare. They believe that abortion is a legal medical procedure and should be treated like any other medical expense for tax purposes. Overall, Bill 119 hr 73 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of healthcare, taxes, and personal beliefs. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on individuals seeking abortion services in the future.
Congressional Summary of HR 73
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025
This bill excludes amounts paid for an abortion from the itemized tax deduction for qualified medical and dental expenses.
Under current law, individuals who itemize their tax deductions may deduct qualified medical and dental expenses to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5% of the individual’s adjusted gross income for the tax year. Further, under current law, the calculation of the itemized tax deduction for medical and dental expenses may include amounts paid for a legal abortion.
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Current Status of Bill HR 73
Bill HR 73 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 73 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 73's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 73
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 73
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 73
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.
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.
Comments

Khai Upchurch
1,122
1 year ago
This bill sucks big time. It's gonna hurt my wallet in the long run.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 73
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