Bill · H.R. 719· House(119-HR-719)
No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act
- Introduced
- 1/24/2025
- Last activity
- 1/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Brecheen
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act," aims to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. It seeks to limit demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP. Specifically, it prohibits the Secretary from approving projects that provide federal financial assistance for abortion or health coverage that includes abortion. This prohibition includes expenses for travel or lodging to obtain an abortion. However, the bill includes specific exceptions for certain medical circumstances.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill empowers the federal government to prohibit specific types of state Medicaid demonstration projects.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this make abortion easier to get?-7
The bill prohibits federal financial assistance for abortion services and related travel or lodging expenses.
Would women be better off under this?-6
The bill limits women's access to abortion services and related financial support for travel and lodging.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
The restriction on Medicaid coverage for abortion and associated travel expenses specifically impacts low-income individuals relying on these benefits.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of taxpayer-funded abortions: The bill states that it is consistent with the Hyde Amendment, which prevents taxpayer funds from being used for abortions (Section 2).
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Protection of funds for specific medical emergencies: The bill allows for exceptions where an abortion is necessary due to a pregnancy resulting from rape or incest (Section 3, subsection g, paragraph 2, A).
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Protection of funds for life-threatening conditions: The bill allows exceptions for treatments to address physical disorders, injuries, or illnesses, including life-endangering conditions certified by a physician (Section 3, subsection g, paragraph 2, B).
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Protection of funds for specific pregnancy complications: The bill allows exceptions for treatment regarding miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy (Section 3, subsection g, paragraph 2, C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restriction of health benefits coverage: The Secretary may not approve applications for projects that provide health benefits coverage which includes abortion (Section 3, subsection g, paragraph 1).
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Removal of travel and lodging assistance: The bill prohibits the use of federal financial assistance for expenses related to travel or lodging for the purpose of obtaining an abortion (Section 3, subsection g, paragraph 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women-6Good For Low Income Households-5
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access-7Increases Medicaid Funding-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality-4Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Mark GreenRepublican · Tennessee
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Gary PalmerRepublican · Alabama
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas