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A bill to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

2/4/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 186

Bill 119 s 186, also known as the "Prohibition of Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Act," is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund abortions.

If passed, this bill would prohibit any federal funds, including those from Medicaid, from being used to pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger. This means that individuals who receive government assistance for healthcare, such as Medicaid recipients, would not be able to use those funds to cover the cost of an abortion unless it falls under one of the exceptions outlined in the bill.

Supporters of the bill argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund a procedure that many find morally objectionable. They believe that individuals who are opposed to abortion should not be forced to contribute to the cost of the procedure through their tax dollars. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that restricting access to abortion services for low-income individuals, who are more likely to rely on government assistance for healthcare, is discriminatory and infringes on their reproductive rights. They believe that everyone should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, regardless of their income level. Overall, Bill 119 s 186 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of healthcare, morality, and government funding. It remains to be seen whether or not this bill will ultimately be passed into law.

Congressional Summary of S 186

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.

Current Status of Bill S 186

Bill S 186 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill S 186 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025.  Bill S 186's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 186

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
91
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
91
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 186

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 186

A bill to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.
A bill to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions.

Comments

Indy Norman profile image

Indy Norman

415

9 months ago

I don't like it, it's not fair. They shouldn't do that.

Malachi Covington profile image

Malachi Covington

401

9 months ago

I don't agree with this bill. It's not fair to take away options from people who need them. Who benefits from this anyway?