Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB2089

Introduced
6/21/23  

Caption

A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes.

Impact

If enacted, SB2089 would directly modify federal regulations related to acquiring public properties by emphasizing a non-discriminatory approach towards the legality of abortion. This change could reshape how the federal government assesses public building projects, especially in states where abortion laws are either stringent or lax. Critics may argue that such legislative interventions could hinder the capacity of federal authorities to respond adequately to state-specific health and service requirements tied to reproductive health access, thereby affecting the overall efficiency and appropriateness of federal resource distribution.

Summary

Senate Bill 2089, introduced in June 2023, proposes amending Title 40 of the United States Code to restrict the Administrator of General Services from considering the legality or availability of abortion when constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into public leases. The bill aims to ensure that federal building projects are not influenced by the legal status of abortion, reflecting a significant politicization of reproductive rights within public sector operations. The introduction of the bill comes amid ongoing national discourse around reproductive rights, signaling a shift towards safeguarding federal decision-making from localized access to abortion services.

Contention

Notable contention surrounding SB2089 lies in its framing of reproductive rights as a non-factor in government decision-making processes about public infrastructure. Proponents of the bill contend that stripping the legality of abortion from consideration promotes a more equitable approach to federal building projects, while opponents may challenge the bill on ethical grounds. They argue that it undermines the significance of local circumstances where reproductive health is concerned, potentially leading to disregard for state-specific health care availability. Moreover, implications on local governance and public welfare might also spark extensive debate among lawmakers and advocacy groups.

Companion Bills

US HB4672

Related To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes.

Previously Filed As

US HB4672

To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes.

US HB1297

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes.

US SB2171

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

US SB1040

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

US HB2398

To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

US HB398

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023 This bill restricts research that uses human fetal tissue from an induced abortion. Specifically, it prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting such research. Additionally, the bill applies requirements on the research of transplantation of fetal tissue for therapeutic purposes to research on fetal tissue in general. The bill also prohibits soliciting or acquiring a donation of human fetal tissue from an induced abortion, other than for purposes of an autopsy or burial.

US HB4993

To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.

US HB330

Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act This 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 report annually on this prohibition.

US SB291

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.

US HB10536

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission of the Veterans Health Administration to innovate, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

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