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Search Results: keywords:"abortion"

H. R. 1639 — To prohibit abortions in the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.
February 26, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:929
H.R. 1639 aims to prohibit abortions within the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States. The bill outlines penalties, including fines and imprisonment for anyone who performs an abortion in these areas, except in cases where the abortion is necessary to save...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1639 is a rule that stops people from doing abortions on boats owned by the United States, but says it's okay if the mother's life is at risk or if she's hurt in very bad ways. It doesn't send women to jail for this—they can still ask for help if someone breaks the rules.
H. R. 632 — To prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes.
January 22, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:721
H. R. 632, also known as the “Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2025,” aims to stop federal funds from going to colleges or universities that have student-based service sites offering abortions or abortion drugs. This bill requires these institutions to submit an...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop government money from going to colleges if they help students or staff get medicines or procedures that stop a baby from being born before it's ready. Schools have to show they are following the rules each year to keep getting money.
S. 3607 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:405
S. 3607 proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that money spent on an abortion cannot be included when calculating medical expenses for tax deductions. However, there are exceptions if the abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother or...
Simple Explanation
S. 3607 is a bill that says when people are doing their taxes, they can't count the money they spend on an abortion as a medical cost they get a discount on, unless it's to save the mom's life or because of bad things like rape. It would start working when the bill becomes a law.
S. 253 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.
January 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:407
S. 253 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, specifically targeting the deduction of medical expenses on tax returns. The bill states that any amount spent on an abortion cannot be used for medical expense deductions. There are exceptions to this rule,...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that says when people spend money on going to the doctor, they get to save a bit on the money they have to share with the government later. But this new rule says if someone spends money on stopping a baby before it's born, they can't use that money as a reason to save when they pay the government, unless it was really important for health or certain bad things happened.
H. R. 7031 — To ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,202
H.R. 7031, titled the "Ultrasound Informed Consent Act," is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and have the opportunity to review it before giving informed consent. The bill requires abortion providers to perform and explain...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, doctors have to show and explain a special picture called an ultrasound to women who want to have an abortion, so they can see and understand about the baby inside them before making a decision. If doctors don't follow the rules, they can get into big trouble with fines, and people can even take them to court.
H. RES. 56 — Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.
January 22, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:246
H. RES. 56 proposes to honor unborn children by lowering the United States flag to half-staff each year on January 22. This date marks the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which recognized abortion as a constitutional right, a decision later...
Simple Explanation
The bill suggests that every January 22nd, people should remember unborn babies by lowering the flag partway down the pole. This day is special because it's when long ago a law about pregnancy was made and later changed, and the bill wants everyone to think about it.
H. R. 798 — To protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
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January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,119
H.R. 798, titled the "Dignity for Aborted Children Act," seeks to protect the dignity of fetal remains by setting rules for their disposal after an abortion. The bill requires abortion providers to give patients an informed consent form offering options for the disposition of fetal tissue,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 798 is a rule that says after a baby is not born, the doctors must ask the mom how she wants to take care of the baby's body, like burying or burning it, and they have to follow these rules carefully or else they might get in trouble and have to pay a lot of money.
S. 4128 — To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on abortions facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:622
S. 4128 is known as the “VA Abortion Transparency Act of 2024.” The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to send regular reports to Congress about abortions facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. These reports must include details such as the number of...
Simple Explanation
The bill makes sure the people in charge of helping veterans tell the government about how many abortions they help with, how they do them, and how much they cost, but without sharing anyone’s personal information. This is like keeping track of things in a notebook to show what they are doing, while making sure not to use anyone's name.
H. R. 8855 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect unborn children.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,711
H. R. 8855 seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code to increase protections for unborn children by prohibiting certain abortion measures. It would make it a federal offense for licensed physicians or individuals receiving federal funds to perform or attempt to...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make a rule that says doctors can't help someone end a pregnancy after a baby starts growing, unless it's to save the mom's life. It also says that government money can't be used to pay for these procedures, except in very serious situations.
S. 3608 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.
January 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:650
S. 3608, titled the "Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to change how certain abortion-related expenses are treated. The bill would prohibit health savings accounts (HSAs), Archer medical savings accounts (MSAs), health flexible...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that certain types of money people use for healthcare can't pay for abortions unless they are necessary because of really serious reasons, like if the baby or mom is in danger.
H. RES. 1509 — Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 11, 2024, as National Pregnancy Center Week to recognize the vital role that community-supported pregnancy centers play in saving lives and serving women and men faced with difficult pregnancy decisions.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:382
H. RES. 1509 is a resolution that supports designating the week beginning November 11, 2024, as "National Pregnancy Center Week." The resolution highlights the critical role community-supported pregnancy centers play in offering support and resources to women and men facing challenging...
Simple Explanation
In November 2024, there's a special week to say thank you to places called pregnancy centers for helping people make tough choices about babies. These centers have helpers who give tests and advice, and some people feel very strongly about them because they talk about having babies in a way that not everyone agrees with.
H. R. 797 — To ensure that women seeking an abortion are notified, before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child.
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January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,941
H. R. 797, titled the "Ultrasounds Save Lives Act of 2025," aims to ensure women seeking an abortion are fully informed about the medical risks and the development of the fetus before giving consent. The bill requires abortion providers to perform an ultrasound and present...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants doctors to show a picture of the baby inside a mom's belly before she decides if she wants an operation to not have the baby anymore, and if doctors don't follow the rules, they can be fined a lot of money.
H. R. 1525 — To prohibit the use or declaration of a public health emergency with respect to abortion, and for other purposes.
February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,241
H.R. 1525, also known as the “Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act,” aims to prohibit the declaration of a public health emergency regarding abortion in the United States. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Food...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1525 is a rule that says no one in charge can call a special health emergency just for abortions, and doctors must give out certain abortion medicines in special places only. Plus, states have to tell a lot of details about abortions to help the government keep track.
H. R. 799 — To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion.
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January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,002
H. R. 799, known as the "Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2025," aims to regulate the process for an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion by mandating parental notification. The bill makes it illegal for any person or organization to perform or assist in an...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 799 is a law idea that says if a young girl who isn't living on her own wants to have an abortion, her parents must be told 4 days before it happens, and it's very important for doctors to follow this rule or they might have to pay a lot of money as a fine.
H. R. 2730 — To include pregnancy and loss of pregnancy as qualifying life events under the TRICARE program and to require a study on maternal health in the military heath system, and for other purposes.
April 08, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,013
H.R. 2730, also known as the "Military Moms Act," proposes changes to the TRICARE program by recognizing pregnancy and loss of pregnancy as qualifying life events, allowing for adjustments in coverage. The bill mandates a study on maternal health care accessibility for...
Simple Explanation
The "Military Moms Act" is a plan to help military families by making sure that having a baby or losing a baby is a big enough change to adjust their healthcare plan.
H. R. 73 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses.
January 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:284
H. R. 73 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress proposing an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill aims to ensure that expenses paid for an abortion are not counted when calculating the deduction for medical expenses on tax returns. This means that...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, it says that if someone spends money on an abortion, they can't use that money to make their taxes lower. It's like saying, "You can't count that money when you do your taxes."
H. R. 719 — To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to limit demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP.
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January 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:632
H. R. 719 aims to amend the Social Security Act to put limits on demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP programs. The bill proposes to prohibit federal financial assistance for projects that include coverage for or related to abortions, except in...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 719 is a bill that wants to make sure government money doesn't pay for most abortions through programs like Medicaid, except if someone is in danger or it's a very serious case, like if they were hurt in a crime.
H. R. 720 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.
January 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:658
H.R. 720 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent certain abortions from being classified as qualified medical expenses for tax purposes. Specifically, it forbids using funds from Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), health flexible...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 720 wants to change the tax rules to say that people can't use certain savings accounts to pay for most abortions with just a few exceptions, like if the mom's life is in danger. This would start happening in the year 2026.
H. R. 682 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,199
H.R. 682 is a proposed law aimed at amending Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit abortions in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable. The bill outlines that doctors performing abortions must check for a fetal heartbeat and inform the mother of the results. It...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 682 says that doctors cannot do an abortion if they hear a heartbeat in a baby growing inside a mom, unless the mom is very sick or the baby is there because of something bad like rape.
H. R. 7044 — To ensure that women seeking an abortion are notified, before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,800
H.R. 7044, known as the "Woman's Right To Know Act," aims to require abortion providers to inform women about the medical risks associated with abortion and the major developmental stages of the unborn child before an abortion procedure. The bill mandates that providers...
Simple Explanation
The Woman's Right To Know Act says doctors must tell women about the risks of having an abortion and about the baby's growth stages at least a day before the procedure, and they can face big money fines if they don't follow this rule.

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