No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-01-22: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T08:06:30Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025" (H.R. 7) aims to prevent the use of federal taxpayer funds for abortions or health insurance plans that cover abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is at risk. It also seeks to increase transparency by requiring clear disclosures about abortion coverage in health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Key Provisions
- Title I: Prohibiting Federally Funded Abortions
- Adds a new Chapter 4 to Title 1 of the United States Code, banning the expenditure of any federal funds (including trust funds) on abortions or health benefits plans that include abortion coverage.
- Prohibits abortions in federal health facilities or by federal employees acting in their official capacity.
- Allows separate, non-federal funding for abortion coverage, but prohibits using federal matching funds (e.g., in Medicaid) for it.
- Permits non-federal providers and states to offer abortion coverage using only private or state/local funds.
- Does not override other existing federal laws restricting abortion funding.
- Excludes treatment for complications from abortions (e.g., infections or injuries) from the funding ban.
- Exceptions: The ban does not apply to abortions resulting from rape or incest, or those necessary to save the mother's life due to a physical disorder, injury, illness, or pregnancy-related condition (certified by a physician).
- Applies the rules to the District of Columbia's budget as if it were federal funding.
- Title II: Application Under the Affordable Care Act
- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions for ACA-qualified health plans that cover abortions (except for permitted exceptions).
- Denies the small employer health insurance tax credit for plans covering abortions.
- Requires multi-state health plans under the ACA to comply with the federal abortion funding prohibition.
- Revises ACA notice requirements: Health plans must disclose the extent of abortion coverage (if any) at enrollment and in all marketing, advertising, comparison tools, and summaries of benefits. For plans with abortion coverage, any premium surcharge for abortions must be separately identified and disclosed.
- Effective dates: Tax-related changes apply to plan years after December 31, 2025; notice changes apply 30 days after enactment.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Codifies and expands the Hyde Amendment (a long-standing policy rider in appropriations bills that restricts federal funding for abortions) into permanent law by adding it to the U.S. Code, making it apply across all federal funding rather than just annual appropriations.
- Modifies ACA provisions (e.g., sections 1303 and 1334 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) to explicitly bar federal subsidies for abortion-inclusive plans and strengthen disclosure rules, removing prior allowances for certain abortion-related funding in exchanges.
- Introduces new tax code amendments (e.g., to sections 36B and 45R) to link premium credits and employer credits directly to the abortion funding ban.
- Eliminates previous ACA paragraphs that permitted limited federal funding for certain abortions in exchange plans.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Federal agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the IRS would need to enforce stricter oversight of health programs (e.g., Medicaid, ACA exchanges) to ensure no federal funds support abortion coverage, potentially increasing administrative costs for compliance and audits.
- On Citizens: Low-income individuals relying on federal subsidies may face barriers to affordable health plans that include abortion coverage, requiring them to pay out-of-pocket or seek separate policies. Women in cases of rape, incest, or life-threatening pregnancies retain access, but others might experience reduced options in federally supported insurance. Enhanced disclosures could help consumers make informed choices but might stigmatize plans with abortion coverage.
- On International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though it could affect U.S. foreign aid programs involving health services if they intersect with federal funding rules; no explicit international provisions.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal Government and Taxpayers: Bear the cost of enforcement and lose flexibility in health funding allocations.
- Women and Healthcare Recipients: Particularly those using Medicaid, ACA plans, or federal employee health benefits, who may see limited abortion access in subsidized coverage.
- Health Insurers and Employers: Must adjust plans to exclude abortions for federal eligibility, offer separate coverage options, and comply with new disclosure rules; small businesses could lose tax credits for non-compliant plans.
- States and Localities: Cannot use federal matching funds for abortion coverage in programs like Medicaid; the District of Columbia faces direct application of the rules.
- Healthcare Providers: Federal facilities and employees are restricted from performing abortions; private providers can still offer services but must separate funding sources.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Strengthens existing restrictions like the Hyde Amendment into statutory law, reducing reliance on annual congressional riders. It includes "constructions" (interpretive rules) to avoid conflicts with other laws and ensure exceptions are narrowly applied, potentially reducing litigation over ambiguities but inviting challenges on enforcement in mixed-funding scenarios.
- Constitutional: Could face scrutiny under the First Amendment (free speech in disclosures) or Equal Protection Clause (disparate impact on women or low-income groups), though it aligns with precedents upholding funding conditions on abortion (e.g., Rust v. Sullivan). No direct challenge to Roe v. Wade's legacy, as it focuses on funding rather than rights.
- Political: Reinforces anti-abortion policies in a divided Congress, likely to spark partisan debate; passage could energize conservative bases but provoke opposition from reproductive rights advocates, influencing future elections and state-level responses. As a codification, it aims for longevity beyond changing administrations.
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Sponsor
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Cosponsors (108)
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6], Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4], Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1], Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15], Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] and 58 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-01-22: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-01-22: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-01-22: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-01-22: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-22: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 — issued 2025-01-22 — PDF (12 pages)