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Prohibiting Abortion Funding from COVID-19 Relief Funds

This bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds allocated for the COVID-19 pandemic response to finance abortions. This means that public money designated for public health during the pandemic crisis cannot be used for abortion procedures, with exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother's life. This impacts how public funds are distributed within the healthcare sector.
Key points
Federal COVID-19 funds cannot be used to finance abortions.
The prohibition also applies to health insurance coverage that includes abortion, if funded by these means.
Exceptions to the prohibition include abortions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the woman's life.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_28
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Life in Crisis Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_28.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal COVID-19 funds cannot be used to finance abortions.
  • The prohibition also applies to health insurance coverage that includes abortion, if funded by these means.
  • Exceptions to the prohibition include abortions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the woman's life.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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