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HR 2619 117th Congress House Health Abortion Health programs administration and funding

Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021

Introduced: April 16, 2021 Introduced by: Fischbach, Michelle Republican · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021

This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not, subject to certain exceptions, perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions.

The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.

What's happening now April 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2270 Related bill Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 40
All 40 Republican 31
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Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Mar 1, 2022
McKinley, David
· Oct 26, 2021
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jul 16, 2021
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jul 16, 2021
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Jul 16, 2021
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Clyde, Andrew S.
Georgia · Jun 29, 2021
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Estes, Ron
Kansas · Jun 29, 2021
BRADY, KEVIN
· Apr 21, 2021
Good, Bob
· Apr 21, 2021
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Apr 21, 2021
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Apr 16, 2021
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Apr 16, 2021
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Apr 16, 2021
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Apr 16, 2021
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Apr 16, 2021
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Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Apr 16, 2021
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Apr 16, 2021
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Apr 16, 2021
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Apr 16, 2021
Duncan, Jeff
· Apr 16, 2021
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Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Apr 16, 2021
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Apr 16, 2021
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Apr 16, 2021
Hartzler, Vicky
· Apr 16, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Apr 16, 2021
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Apr 16, 2021
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Jackson, Ronny
Texas · Apr 16, 2021
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Apr 16, 2021
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Apr 16, 2021
LaTurner, Jake
· Apr 16, 2021
Lesko, Debbie
· Apr 16, 2021
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Apr 16, 2021
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McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Apr 16, 2021
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Apr 16, 2021
Mooney, Alexander
· Apr 16, 2021
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Owens, Burgess
Utah · Apr 16, 2021
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Apr 16, 2021
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Apr 16, 2021
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Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Apr 16, 2021
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Waltz, Michael
Florida · Apr 16, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2619: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2619/
MLA
"H.R. 2619: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2619/.
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H.R. 2619, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2619/.
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