No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act
119-HR-719119th CongressIntroduced Jan 24, 2025Health
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2](R-OK-2)20 cosponsors
Summary
No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act
This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from approving experimental, pilot, or demonstration projects under Medicaid (also known as Section 1115 Demonstrations) if the project provides federal financial assistance for abortions or for health benefits that include abortions, including expenses for related travel or lodging.
The bill's restrictions do not apply to abortions in the cases of rape or incest; treatments to address life-threatening physical disorders, injuries, or illnesses; or treatments for miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies.
Subjects
AbortionChild healthMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistance
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 24, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2025Library of Congress