No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 7: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would permanently ban the use of federal tax dollars to pay for abortions or health insurance plans that cover abortions. Currently, similar restrictions exist through the "Hyde Amendment," which is added to certain spending bills each year. This bill would make those restrictions permanent and expand them to apply across all federal funding (not just specific agencies).
The bill would also prohibit abortions from being performed in federal medical facilities or by federal employees, and extend these restrictions to the District of Columbia's budget. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact federal employees and their health insurance options, people who receive healthcare through federal facilities, and potentially the District of Columbia government. It would also affect any organizations or individuals receiving federal funds that currently use that money for abortion services. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025This 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.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.