Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 682: Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025

HR 682, the Heartbeat Protection Act of 2025, prohibits physicians from performing abortions without first checking for a detectable fetal heartbeat according to standard medical practice and informing the patient of the results. It directly affects physicians and clinics performing abortions, requiring them to document heartbeat checks and comply with strict exceptions for life-threatening conditions, rape (with 48-hour documentation of counseling/treatment), or incest involving minors (with proof of prior report to authorities). Violations could result in fines or up to five years in prison, though the bill explicitly states it does not create or recognize a right to abortion. The law adds detailed documentation requirements for exceptions and mandates retention of medical records per federal health privacy rules.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access by mandating fetal heartbeat checks and documentation, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Nov 20, 2025

HR 6191: No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to cover any abortion-related expenses for individuals classified as "illegal aliens" under immigration law. It specifically blocks taxpayer money from paying for travel, lodging, meals, childcare, translation, doula care, or patient education services connected to abortion access. The law directly affects non-citizens who are inadmissible or deportable under specific immigration statutes (as defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act). It applies to all federal programs and funds, restricting assistance for abortion services beyond the procedure itself.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for abortion-related healthcare services for non-citizens, directly limiting access to a specific healthcare service under public health programs.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts abortion-related services for non-citizens classified as 'illegal aliens' under immigration law, directly limiting immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 987: Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2025

This bill prohibits federal agencies from funding, supporting, or conducting research using human fetal tissue obtained from induced abortions. It allows federal research on tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths (defined as loss before 20 weeks or at 20+ weeks, respectively) and permits development of new cell lines not derived from abortion tissue. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to restrict permissible tissue sources to miscarriage/stillbirth and revises definitions accordingly. It also repeals a prior provision allowing research on abortion-derived tissue and adds new restrictions on soliciting or accepting such tissue.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts federal funding for research using abortion-derived fetal tissue, limiting a healthcare research area under Public Health Service Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate May 6, 2025

S 1631: Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act

This bill would require the FDA to replace current regulations for mifepristone (the drug sold as Mifeprex) with the 2011 risk management plan, reversing recent changes. It bans the importation of mifepristone into the U.S. (including by mail) and creates a federal civil liability for entities that illegally import or transport the drug, allowing individuals harmed by the drug to sue for damages. The law directly affects drug manufacturers, importers, telehealth providers, and pharmacies that handle mifepristone, and would make it illegal to import the drug regardless of state laws. It does not change how the drug is prescribed or dispensed within the U.S. but targets its importation and imposes new legal consequences for violations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill bans mifepristone imports and creates liability for importers, directly restricting patient access to abortion care - a healthcare service, aligning with 'restricts patient access' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 30, 2026

HR 7286: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion.

This bill would revoke the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations (like charities or health groups) that provide or fund abortions, except in specific cases. It directly affects organizations currently classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, such as some healthcare providers or advocacy groups. Key provisions define "abortion" as intentionally terminating a pregnancy (excluding cases where the mother’s life is at risk, or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest), and deny tax exemption to groups meeting this definition. The change would take effect for tax years starting after the bill’s enactment date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRevokes tax-exempt status for abortion-related orgs, restricting tax benefits under 501(c)(3) per bill's explicit tax policy change.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRevoking tax-exempt status for abortion-providing organizations directly restricts access to reproductive healthcare services, limiting patient access under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 685: SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025

HR 685, the SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2025, prohibits the FDA from approving new abortion drugs or allowing investigational use of existing ones. It restricts existing abortion drugs to in-person administration by certified healthcare providers in clinics or hospitals (not pharmacies), limits use to pregnancies under 70 days gestation, and requires providers to certify they can handle complications like severe bleeding or ectopic pregnancies. The bill mandates reporting of adverse events (such as hospitalizations or infections) to the FDA without patient identifiers and defines "abortion drug" broadly as any drug intended to terminate pregnancy, excluding specific medical exceptions. This directly affects FDA approval processes, healthcare providers prescribing these drugs, and drug manufacturers.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts abortion drug access via in-person mandates, gestation limits, and certification requirements, directly limiting patient access to a healthcare service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 272: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025

HR 272, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025, prohibits federal funding (directly or indirectly) to any organization that performs or funds abortions, requiring certification from all recipients. This applies to entities receiving federal funds, including contractors and subsidiaries, with limited exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or when a physician certifies a life-threatening condition. The bill directly affects healthcare providers, clinics, and organizations that rely on federal grants or contracts. It changes existing funding rules by banning federal money from supporting abortion services, except in the specified medical or criminal exceptions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds abortion-related healthcare programs by prohibiting federal funding, directly restricting government spending on this topic.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds abortion services, restricting access to healthcare; aligns with defunding public health initiatives per bill's prohibition on federal funding for abortion providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 23, 2025

S 223: Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025

This bill repeals a federal law (18 U.S.C. § 248) that prohibited blocking access to clinic entrances, particularly abortion clinics. It directly affects protesters who block clinic entrances and law enforcement handling such protests by removing the federal criminal penalty for this action. The key provision is the complete repeal of Section 248, meaning blocking clinic access would no longer be a federal crime under this law, applying to prosecutions starting on or after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals federal criminal penalty for clinic protests, reducing criminalization and protecting First Amendment rights - aligns with criminal justice reform by limiting over-punishment of peaceful protest.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill repeals law prohibiting clinic entrance blockades (especially abortion clinics), increasing blockades and restricting patient access to healthcare services, aligning with 'oppose' as it limits access.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 271: Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025

This bill blocks federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America and its clinics for one year unless they certify they won't perform abortions. Exceptions apply for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest, or when a woman's life is in danger due to a medical condition. The bill redirects the redirected funds to community health centers and other providers serving women's health needs, authorizing $235 million for this purpose. It explicitly states this will not reduce overall federal funding for women's health services. The policy change directly affects Planned Parenthood clinics receiving federal funds, requiring them to certify abortion restrictions or lose funding.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareDefunds Planned Parenthood, a major women's health provider, restricting access to services including contraception and screenings, redirecting funds but not compensating for reduced access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HR 7: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025

HR 7 prohibits federal funds from being used for abortions or health insurance plans covering abortion, with exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or when a woman's life is endangered. It blocks federal premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act for health plans covering abortion (except in specified cases) and requires clear disclosure of abortion coverage and related surcharges in plan materials. The bill allows individuals or employers to purchase separate abortion coverage using non-federal funds, such as out-of-pocket payments, without affecting federal subsidies. It directly affects federal health programs, ACA marketplace plans, and health insurance issuers offering coverage that includes abortion services.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts federal funding for abortion services and blocks ACA tax credits for abortion coverage, directly limiting government expenditure in healthcare financing.92% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits federal funding for abortions (except rape/incest/life endangerment), blocks ACA tax credits for abortion coverage, restricting access to abortion-related healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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