Search Results: keywords:"rape and incest exceptions"

  • 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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    Status:Introduced in House
    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. 1639 — To prohibit abortions in the admiralty and maritime jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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. 720 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses.
    Status:Introduced in House
    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.