HR 719
No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act
Summary
No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act This bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from approving experimental, pilot, or demonstration projects under Medicaid (also known as Section 1115 Demonstrations) if the project provides federal financial assistance for abortions or for health benefits that include abortions, including expenses for related travel or lodging. The bill's restrictions do not apply to abortions in the cases of rape or incest; treatments to address life-threatening physical disorders, injuries, or illnesses; or treatments for miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rep. Josh Brecheen [R-OK-2]
- Cosponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Health
- Introduced
- 2025-01-24
- Latest action
- 2025-01-24: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-01-24: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-01-24: Introduced in House
- 2025-01-24: Introduced in House