Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Mar 11, 2025

HR 2075: Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal funding, support, or approval for research using human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions. It allows research on tissue from miscarriages (under 20 weeks) or stillbirths (20+ weeks) under existing Public Health Service Act rules, and permits development of new cell lines for vaccines or genetic vectors if not derived from abortion tissue. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to restrict federal research to tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths and clarifies definitions for terms like "miscarriage" and "stillbirth." It directly affects federal agencies like the NIH and researchers relying on federal grants for biomedical studies.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits federal funding for research using abortion-derived fetal tissue, defunding a specific healthcare research area under Public Health Service Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 632: Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025

HR 632 prohibits federal funding (directly or indirectly) for colleges and universities that host or are affiliated with campus health clinics providing abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees. Institutions must annually certify to federal education and health agencies that no such services are offered at their campus sites. The bill defines "abortion drugs" broadly as any medication intended to terminate pregnancy (excluding cases for live birth, miscarriage management, or ectopic pregnancy treatment). This policy directly affects institutions receiving federal funds, requiring them to ensure campus health services comply with the prohibition to maintain eligibility.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationDefunds colleges offering abortion services, restricting campus health access and federal education funding per bill's prohibition on federal funding for institutions providing abortion drugs.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for campus clinics providing abortion services, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2025

HR 3411: Conscience Protection Act of 2025

The Conscience Protection Act of 2025 would protect health care providers, facilities, and insurers that choose not to provide, refer for, or cover abortion services. It prohibits discrimination against such entities by the federal government, states, or any recipient of federal funds. The bill creates a private right of action allowing affected individuals or entities to sue for violations of conscience protections. It also establishes administrative enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights. This would strengthen existing conscience protections like the Weldon Amendment by ensuring entities can maintain religious or moral objections without facing penalties.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProtects providers refusing abortion services, restricting access to abortion care which is part of healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 720: Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

HR 720, the "Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act," prohibits using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Archer MSAs, health flexible spending accounts, and retiree health accounts to pay for abortions, except in specific cases. The bill defines "excluded abortion" to include abortions related to rape or incest, or those necessary to prevent a life-threatening physical condition caused by pregnancy (as certified by a physician). This change would affect individuals relying on these tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses, making most abortion costs non-reimbursable through such plans. The provisions would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts HSA usage for abortions except in limited cases, limiting access to reproductive healthcare services through insurance coverage mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 24, 2025

S 253: Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025

This bill changes U.S. tax law by removing abortion expenses from the list of medical costs taxpayers can deduct. It specifically states that amounts paid for abortions cannot be counted toward medical expense deductions on federal tax returns, affecting individuals who pay for abortions and might have claimed them as deductible medical expenses. Exceptions apply for abortions needed to treat life-endangering physical conditions related to pregnancy, or in cases of rape or incest, as certified by a physician. The law would take effect for tax years beginning after its enactment. This is a tax policy change, not a restriction on abortion access.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill removes abortion expense deduction from medical costs, restricting tax benefits and increasing tax burden for affected individuals.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRemoves tax deductibility for abortion expenses (except life-threatening cases/rape/incest), restricting access to abortion as a healthcare service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 207: Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal funding (directly or indirectly) for colleges and universities that host or are affiliated with campus health clinics providing abortion drugs or abortions to students or staff. Institutions must submit annual reports certifying no such services are offered to remain eligible for federal funds. The law also prevents states from penalizing schools for complying with this funding restriction. It specifically defines "abortion drugs" and "school-based service sites" (excluding hospitals) to clarify coverage.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts federal funding for higher ed institutions providing abortion services, directly limiting school funding eligibility for affected institutions.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds campus clinics offering abortion services, restricting access to reproductive healthcare as a core healthcare service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 24, 2025

S 251: Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act

This bill restricts health savings accounts (HSAs), Archer MSAs, health flexible spending accounts, and health reimbursement arrangements from covering most abortion expenses. It allows exceptions only for abortions resulting from rape or incest, or when a pregnancy poses a life-endangering risk to the woman (as certified by a physician). The law amends tax code provisions to exclude non-exempt abortion costs from being treated as qualified medical expenses for tax purposes. These changes take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, directly affecting individuals using these specific tax-advantaged health accounts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax deductions for abortion expenses by excluding them from qualified medical expenses, limiting tax benefits under healthcare spending provisions.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion coverage in HSAs except for rape/incest/life risk, limiting access to abortion services under healthcare plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 729: Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025

HR 729, the Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025, prohibits healthcare providers from administering chemical abortions (using drugs to terminate pregnancy) via telehealth or remote means without being physically present during the procedure. It requires providers to physically examine the patient, be present at the location of the abortion, and schedule a follow-up visit within 14 days. The bill directly affects healthcare providers offering telemedicine abortion services, imposing fines up to $1,000 or up to 2 years in prison for violations. Exceptions apply for life-threatening medical emergencies, and the law explicitly excludes treatment for verified ectopic pregnancies. This bill targets the remote provision of abortion drugs, making in-person provider presence mandatory for such procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts telehealth abortion services by requiring in-person visits, limiting patient access to a healthcare service and imposing fines for remote provision.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts telehealth services by requiring physical presence, limiting remote access to medical care and reducing digital health equity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Oct 10, 2025

HRES 803: Urging the Director of the Food and Drug Administration to reevaluate the safety of all chemical abortion drugs in light of recent independent studies, and for other purposes.

HRES 803 is a non-binding resolution urging the FDA to reassess the safety of all chemical abortion drugs based on recent independent studies. It specifically requests the FDA reevaluate safety data and publicly release a full safety review including real-world complications. The resolution does not change laws or create new requirements but asks the FDA to consider findings that claim complication rates are 22 times higher than current reports. This resolution directly addresses the FDA's regulatory oversight of these drugs, not other entities or policies.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill seeks FDA reevaluation of chemical abortion drugs' safety, implying potential restrictions on access to abortion services within healthcare.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HR 719: No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act

HR 719, the "No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act," would prohibit federal Medicaid funds from covering abortions under any Medicaid demonstration projects or waivers, with limited exceptions. It specifically blocks federal financial assistance for abortion services or related expenses (like travel) in Medicaid programs, except in cases of rape or incest, life-threatening pregnancy conditions, or treatment for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. This bill directly affects Medicaid recipients in states participating in federal demonstration projects, preventing them from using Medicaid funds for abortion services except under the narrow exceptions listed. The bill aims to permanently align Medicaid funding with the longstanding Hyde Amendment restrictions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid abortion coverage, defunding a specific healthcare service under public health programs per bill's explicit prohibition of federal funds for abortions except limited exceptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Women's Health

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