arrow_back Back to App

Prohibiting Abortion Funding from COVID-19 Relief Funds

This bill aims to prevent federal funds allocated for the COVID-19 pandemic response from being used to finance abortions. This means taxpayer money intended for public health and crisis response cannot be used for this purpose, potentially impacting the availability of certain federally funded health services.
Key points
Federal COVID-19 funds cannot be used to finance abortions, domestically or internationally.
The prohibition also applies to health insurance coverage offered through federal programs if it includes abortion coverage.
Exceptions are made for pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or when the woman's life is at risk.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_87
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

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_S_87.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal COVID-19 funds cannot be used to finance abortions, domestically or internationally.
  • The prohibition also applies to health insurance coverage offered through federal programs if it includes abortion coverage.
  • Exceptions are made for pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or when the woman's life is at risk.
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. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

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.

CATEGORIES

Health