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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. 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. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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.

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