Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of including small business concerns, especially minority-owned small business concerns, in any efforts to leverage the Defense Production Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Last Action
- 2/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-23Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- 2021-02-05Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-02-05Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-02-05Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-02-05Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-02-05Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2021-02-05Introduced in House
- 2021-02-05Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-05 (00)
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2021
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)
- ROBERT ADERHOLT (R-AL)
- Rick Allen (R-GA)
- Kelly Armstrong (R-ND)
- Jodey Arrington (R-TX)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH)
- Jim Banks (R-IN)
- Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Dan Bishop (R-NC)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
- Mike Bost (R-IL)
- Mo Brooks (R-AL)
- Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
- Ted Budd (R-NC)
- Tim Burchett (R-TN)
- Michael Burgess (R-TX)
- Jerry Carl (R-AL)
Subjects
- Abortion
- Appropriations
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Comprehensive health care
- Consumer affairs
- Crimes against women
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health programs administration and funding
- Income tax credits
- Sex offenses
- Small business
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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