Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB750

Introduced
3/9/23  

Caption

No Taxpayer Funding for Health Centers Providing Abortion Act

Impact

The implications of SB750 are significant as it tightly regulates the operations of health centers that receive federal funding. By prohibiting the provision of abortion services, this bill aims to align federal health funding with certain moral and ethical viewpoints regarding abortion. Opponents argue that such restrictions may limit access to critical reproductive healthcare services for women, particularly those in underserved communities that depend on federal health centers for comprehensive health coverage.

Summary

SB750, officially titled the 'No Taxpayer Funding for Health Centers Providing Abortion Act', is legislation introduced to amend the Public Health Service Act. The bill aims to prohibit health centers that receive federal funds from providing abortions, with a notable exception for cases where the mother's life is at risk. This revision explicitly limits how taxpayer dollars can be allocated within federally supported health centers, focusing on the contentious issue of abortion funding in the healthcare system.

Contention

The proposal of this bill has raised considerable debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups. Supporters claim it is a necessary measure to ensure taxpayer money does not fund abortions, which they consider ethically problematic. In contrast, critics view it as an infringement on women's rights to access complete healthcare services, further deepening the divide surrounding reproductive rights in the legislative arena. As this bill progresses, it is anticipated to encounter fierce opposition from women's health advocates and related organizations.

Voting_history

Currently, there is no detailed voting history available for SB750, but it has been introduced and referred to the appropriate Senate committee for further consideration. Future voting outcomes will likely depend on the political landscape and the lobbying efforts surrounding the abortion debate.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB7

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025

US SB186

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025

US SB62

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023 This 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.

US HB6460

No Taxpayer Abortions for Unaccompanied Minors Act

US HB1116

Stop Taxpayer Funding of Traffickers Act

US HB12

Women's Health Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits governmental restrictions on the provision of, and access to, abortion services. Before fetal viability, governments may not restrict providers from using particular abortion procedures or drugs, offering abortion services via telemedicine, or immediately providing abortion services if delaying risks the patient's health. Furthermore, governments may not require providers to perform unnecessary medical procedures, provide medically inaccurate information, or comply with credentialing or other conditions that do not apply to providers who offer medically comparable services to abortions. Additionally, governments may not require patients to make medically unnecessary in-person visits before receiving abortion services or disclose their reasons for obtaining services. After fetal viability, governments may not restrict providers from performing abortions when necessary to protect a patient's life and health. The same provisions that apply to abortions before viability also apply to necessary abortions after viability. Additionally, states may authorize post-viability abortions in circumstances beyond those that the bill considers necessary. Further, the bill recognizes an individual's right to interstate travel, including for abortion services. The bill also prohibits governments from implementing measures that are similar to those restricted by the bill or that otherwise single out and impede access to abortion services, unless the measure significantly advances the safety of abortion services or health of patients and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. The Department of Justice, individuals, or providers may sue states or government officials to enforce this bill, regardless of certain immunity that would otherwise apply.

US SB929

Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023

US HB5806

Ending Chemical Abortions Act of 2023

US HB4303

Abortion Justice Act of 2023

US HB1143

Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act

Similar Bills

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