Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025
Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025 - Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would prohibit organizations that receive federal funding from performing abortions or funding other organizations that perform abortions. The main exceptions would be for abortions in cases of rape, incest, or when the pregnancy poses a serious threat to the woman's life. Organizations would need to certify compliance with these restrictions to continue receiving federal money. **Who it affects:** This would impact hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and other healthcare providers that receive any federal funding—including Medicare, Medicaid, and federal grants.
It could affect millions of patients who rely on federally-funded facilities for healthcare services. **Current status:** The bill (HR 272) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill reflects ongoing congressional debate over abortion policy and federal funding priorities.
CRS Official Summary
Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025This bill requires entities receiving federal funds to certify that they will not, subject to certain exceptions, perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions.The bill provides exceptions for abortions performed in cases of rape or incest or when necessary to resolve a physical condition that endangers a woman's life.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.