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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

Introduced: January 20, 2011 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2011
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.
May 5, 2011
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 4, 2011
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 175 (Roll no. 292).
May 4, 2011
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 175 (Roll no. 292).
May 4, 2011
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 235 (Roll no. 291).
May 4, 2011
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3042)
May 4, 2011
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Speier motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section providing that nothing in the bill would permit the Federal Government to gain access to the private medical records of the victims of rape and incest.
May 4, 2011
Ms. Speier moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H3041-3043; text: CR H3041)
May 4, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3041-3043)
May 4, 2011
CONTINUATION OF PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that proceedings would now resume on H.R. 3 which had been considered earlier in the day.
May 4, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair announced that pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 3 would be postponed until a time to be announced.
May 4, 2011
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3037)
May 4, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3.
May 4, 2011
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 112-71 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.
May 4, 2011
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 237. (consideration: CR H3023-3037; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3023-3024)
May 4, 2011
Rule H. Res. 237 passed House.
May 4, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 237 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 112-71 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.
Apr 7, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
Apr 7, 2011
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Apr 7, 2011
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Mar 17, 2011
House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 7, 2011.
Mar 17, 2011
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 7, 2011.
Mar 17, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-38, Part I.
Mar 3, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.
Mar 3, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2011
Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.
Feb 8, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 4, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb 1, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 20, 2011
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jan 20, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 4, 2011 House · vote #292 On Passage Passed 251175 See who voted →
May 4, 2011 House · vote #291 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 192235 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Prohibits the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law (federal funds) for any abortion. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services, except in cases involving rape, incest, or life endangerment.)

Prohibits federal funds from being used for any health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. (Thus making permanent existing federal policies.)

Disallows any tax benefits for amounts paid or incurred for an abortion or for a health benefits plan that includes coverage of abortion, including any medical deduction for such amounts or any credit for such an employer-sponsored plan.

Prohibits the inclusion of abortion in any health care service furnished by a federal or District of Columbia health care facility or by any physician or other individual employed by the federal government or the District.

Provides that such prohibitions shall not apply to an abortion if: (1) the pregnancy is the result of forcible rape or, if the pregnant woman is a minor, incest; or (2) the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, as certified by a physician.

Makes such prohibitions applicable to District funds.

Codifies the prohibition against a federal agency or program or any state or local government that receives federal financial assistance from subjecting any individual or health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions. Creates a cause of action for any violations of such provisions. Gives federal courts jurisdiction to prevent and redress actual or threatened violations of such provisions by issuing any form of legal or equitable relief, including an injunction or order preventing the disbursement of all or a portion of federal financial assistance until the prohibited conduct has ceased. Gives standing to institute an action to affected health care entities and the Attorney General. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to receive, investigate, and refer to the appropriate federal agency complaints alleging a violation of such provisions.

What's happening now May 9, 2011

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 45
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Mar 8, 2011
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Issa, Darrell
California · Mar 3, 2011
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Feb 11, 2011
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Feb 8, 2011
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Feb 8, 2011
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Feb 8, 2011
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Feb 8, 2011
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 8, 2011
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Feb 8, 2011
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Feb 8, 2011
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jan 24, 2011
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Jan 24, 2011
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Jan 24, 2011
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jan 24, 2011
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Jan 20, 2011
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jan 20, 2011
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jan 20, 2011
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jan 20, 2011
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jan 20, 2011
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Jan 20, 2011
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Jan 20, 2011
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jan 20, 2011
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Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Jan 20, 2011
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jan 20, 2011
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jan 20, 2011
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jan 20, 2011
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Jan 20, 2011
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Jan 20, 2011
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jan 20, 2011
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jan 20, 2011
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jan 20, 2011
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Jan 20, 2011
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Jan 20, 2011
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jan 20, 2011
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McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 20, 2011
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jan 20, 2011
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jan 20, 2011
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jan 20, 2011
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jan 20, 2011
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jan 20, 2011
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Jan 20, 2011
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 20, 2011
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Jan 20, 2011
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 20, 2011
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jan 20, 2011