H.R. 18 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2021
H.R. 18 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 5, 2021, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 199 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 199
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 199 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Apr 23, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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