Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
Plain Language Summary
# Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would prohibit the federal government from giving family planning grants (through the Department of Health and Human Services) to any organization that performs abortions or funds other organizations that do so. Organizations receiving these grants would have to sign agreements promising not to provide abortions during the grant period. The bill does include exceptions for abortions in cases of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is endangered by a medical condition. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects family planning clinics, community health centers, and other organizations that receive Title X federal funding to provide contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing, and other reproductive health services.
Many of these organizations currently provide comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion care. The bill would force them to choose between accepting federal grants and providing abortion services. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 343) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition ActThis bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from awarding family planning grants to entities that perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions. To receive a grant, an entity must certify it will refrain from those activities during the grant period.The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness. It also exempts hospitals unless they provide funds to non-hospital entities that provide abortions.HHS must submit a report to Congress annually on this prohibition.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.