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A bill to prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes.
1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 207
Bill 119 s 207, also known as the "Prohibition of Federal Funds for Abortion Services at Higher Education Institutions Act," aims to prevent institutions of higher education from receiving federal funds if they host or are affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.
The bill specifically targets institutions that offer abortion services on their campuses or through affiliated sites. It seeks to restrict federal funding to these institutions in order to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to support abortion services.
If passed, the bill would have significant implications for higher education institutions that currently offer abortion services. It would force these institutions to choose between continuing to provide these services and losing federal funding. Supporters of the bill argue that federal funds should not be used to support abortion services, and that institutions of higher education should not be involved in providing such services. They believe that this bill is necessary to uphold the sanctity of life and protect taxpayer dollars from being used for controversial procedures. Opponents of the bill argue that it infringes on the rights of institutions of higher education to provide comprehensive healthcare services to their students and employees. They believe that access to abortion services is a fundamental right and that this bill would limit individuals' ability to make their own healthcare decisions. Overall, Bill 119 s 207 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of federal funding, healthcare services, and individual rights. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on institutions of higher education in the future.
The bill specifically targets institutions that offer abortion services on their campuses or through affiliated sites. It seeks to restrict federal funding to these institutions in order to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to support abortion services.
If passed, the bill would have significant implications for higher education institutions that currently offer abortion services. It would force these institutions to choose between continuing to provide these services and losing federal funding. Supporters of the bill argue that federal funds should not be used to support abortion services, and that institutions of higher education should not be involved in providing such services. They believe that this bill is necessary to uphold the sanctity of life and protect taxpayer dollars from being used for controversial procedures. Opponents of the bill argue that it infringes on the rights of institutions of higher education to provide comprehensive healthcare services to their students and employees. They believe that access to abortion services is a fundamental right and that this bill would limit individuals' ability to make their own healthcare decisions. Overall, Bill 119 s 207 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the intersection of federal funding, healthcare services, and individual rights. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on institutions of higher education in the future.
Congressional Summary of S 207
Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the award of federal funds to an institution of higher education (IHE) that hosts or is affiliated with a school-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to its students or to employees of the IHE or the site. An IHE that hosts or is affiliated with a site must, in order to remain eligible for federal funds, annually certify that the site does not provide abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees.
Current Status of Bill S 207
Bill S 207 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 207 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 207's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 207
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 207
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 207
A bill to prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes.
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