HR 719
119th Congress
House
Health
Abortion
Child health
Medicaid
Poverty and welfare assistance
No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act
Introduced: January 24, 2025
Introduced by:
Brecheen, Josh
Republican
· Oklahoma
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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