About the bill
Permanently banning federal funding for abortions is a top Republican social policy priority. H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, passed the House last month and would accomplish that goal. H.R. 771, the EACH Woman Act, would do the opposite and permanently repeal the ban.
What the Republican and Democratic bills each do
Making the ban permanent
Every year since 1976, Congress — regardless of party control — has passed the Hyde Amendment, which prevents federal money from being used to perform abortions ...
Sponsor and status
- Introduced:
Jan 31, 2017
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Introduced on Jan 31, 2017
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 31, 2017. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
- Prognosis:
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3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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H.R. 771 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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