HR 719 ยท No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2025
- Latest action
- Jan 24, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Josh Brecheen [R-OK-2]
- Policy area
- Health
- Cosponsors
- 20
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.
Recent actions
- Jan 24, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jan 24, 2025 Introduced in House
- Jan 24, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.