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 S. 186: 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 taxpayer money to pay for abortions or health insurance plans that cover abortions. Currently, similar restrictions are included in annual spending bills (known as the Hyde Amendment), but they expire each year and must be renewed. This bill would make those restrictions permanent and expand them to apply across all federal funds, rather than just specific agencies.
The bill would also prohibit abortions from being performed in federal hospitals or by federal employees, and would apply these rules to Washington, D.C.'s budget as well. **Who It Affects** This primarily affects federal employees and their families, people enrolled in federal health programs, and anyone receiving medical care at federal health facilities. It could also impact individuals and organizations that receive federal funding for healthcare services. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. As with all bills in committee, it may be discussed, modified, or remain stalled depending on committee actions and congressional priorities.
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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.