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H.R.3 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)
All Bill Titles
- Short: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act as introduced.
- Official: To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act as reported to house.
- Short: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act as passed house.
Bill’s Views
- Today: 22
- Past Seven Days: 124
- All-Time: 165,155
Latest Vote
Result: Passed - May 04, 2011
Roll call number 292 in the House
Question: On Passage: H R 3 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
OpenCongress Summary
This bill would make permanent and expand the Hyde amendment restrictions on the use of federal funds for abortions. It seeks to prohibit even indirect funding streams that may potentially come in contact with abortion services. For example, it would deny tax credits to companies that offer health plans that cover abortions and it would block anybody with insurance that covers abortions from receiving federal subsidies or medical cost tax deductions, even if the abortion portion is paid separately with personal funds. Women who use tax-free Medical Savings Accounts would have to pay taxes on the costs of abortions.
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Official Summary
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Title I: Prohibiting Federally-Funded Abortions and Providing for Conscience Protections - (Sec. 101) Prohibits the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriatedOfficial Summary
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Title I: Prohibiting Federally-Funded Abortions and Providing for Conscience Protections -(Sec. 101)
Prohibits the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law (federal funds) for any abortion. Prohibits federal funds from being used for any health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services and plans receiving federal funds must keep federal funds segregated from any funds for abortion services.) Prohibits the inclusion of abortion in any health care service furnished by a federal or District of Columbia health care facility or by any physician or other individual employed by the federal government or the District. Excludes from such prohibitions an abortion if:(1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or
(2) the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, as certified by a physician. Makes such prohibitions applicable to District of Columbia funds. Codifies the prohibition against a federal agency or program or any state or local government that receives federal financial assistance from subjecting any individual or health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions. Creates a cause of action for any violations of such provisions. Gives federal courts jurisdiction to prevent and redress actual or threatened violations of such provisions by issuing any form of legal or equitable relief, including an injunction or order preventing the disbursement of all or a portion of federal financial assistance until the prohibited conduct has ceased. Gives standing to institute an action to affected health care entities and the Attorney General. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to receive, investigate, and refer to the appropriate federal agency complaints alleging a violation of such provisions. Title II: Elimination of Certain Tax Benefits Relating to Abortion -
(Sec. 201)
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disqualify, for purposes of the tax deduction for medical expenses, any amounts paid for an abortion.(Sec. 202)
Excludes from the definition of \"qualified health plan\" after December 31, 2013, for purposes of the refundable tax credit for premium assistance for such plans, any plan that includes coverage for abortion.(Sec. 203)
Excludes from the definitions of \"qualified health plan\" and \"health insurance coverage,\" for purposes of the tax credit for small employer health insurance expenses, any health plan or benefit that includes coverage for abortions.(Sec. 204)
Includes any reimbursements or distributions to pay for an abortion in the gross income of participants in flexible spending arrangements under a tax-exempt cafeteria plan, Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs). Exempts from the application of this title:(1) abortions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest or in cases where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would, as certified by a physician, endanger her life if an abortion were not performed; and
(2) the treatment of any infection, injury, disease, or disorder that was caused by or exacerbated by the performance of an abortion.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.3
- Family Research Council
- American Family Association
- Susan B. Anthony List
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- National Right to Life Committee
- Priests for Life
- ...and 3 more. See all.
Organizations Opposing H.R.3
- Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
- Human Rights Campaign
- NARAL Pro-Choice America
- National Council of Jewish Women
- American Medical Student Association
- Reproductive Health Technologies Project
- ...and 15 more. See all.
Latest Letters to Congress
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H.R.3 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
cajija
April 01, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 49th Congressional district of California. I support H.R.3 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Nancy Cajija -
H.R.3 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
DanyaM
January 31, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Texas. I oppose H.R.3 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Danya Monceaux
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H.R.3 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
nromano702
January 30, 2013
I am writing as your constituent in the 1st Congressional district of Nevada. I support H.R.3 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Romano
