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Federal Funding Ban for Colleges Offering Abortion Services

This bill aims to prohibit federal funding for higher education institutions that provide abortion services or abortion drugs to students or employees. This means universities wishing to receive government financial support would need to cease offering such services. This could impact the availability of certain health services on college campuses.
Key points
Higher education institutions providing abortion services or drugs will lose access to federal funds.
Colleges must annually certify they do not offer such services to remain eligible for funding.
The definition of "abortion drug" includes substances intended to terminate pregnancy or kill an unborn child.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2408
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2408.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Higher education institutions providing abortion services or drugs will lose access to federal funds.
  • Colleges must annually certify they do not offer such services to remain eligible for funding.
  • The definition of "abortion drug" includes substances intended to terminate pregnancy or kill an unborn child.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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