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H.R. 3 (112th)

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

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Introduced

20 January 2011

Last action

9 May 2011 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Austria, Steve [R-OH-7], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Cravaack, Chip [R-MN-8], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Critz, Mark S. [D-PA-12], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Taxation

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Summary

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Prohibits the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law (federal funds) for any abortion. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services, except in cases involving rape, incest, or life endangerment.) Prohibits federal funds from being used for any health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion. (Thus making permanent existing federal policies.) Disallows any tax benefits for amounts paid or incurred for an abortion or for a health benefits plan that includes coverage of abortion, including any medical deduction for such amounts or any credit for such an employer-sponsored plan. Prohibits the inclusion of abortion in any health care service furnished by a federal or District of Columbia health care facility or by any physician or other individual employed by the federal government or the District. Provides that such prohibitions shall not apply to an abortion if: (1) the pregnancy is the result of forcible rape or, if the pregnant woman is a minor, incest; or (2) the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, as certified by a physician. Makes such prohibitions applicable to District funds. Codifies the prohibition against a federal agency or program or any state or local government that receives federal financial assistance from subjecting any individual or health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions. Creates a cause of action for any violations of such provisions. Gives federal courts jurisdiction to prevent and redress actual or threatened violations of such provisions by issuing any form of legal or equitable relief, including an injunction or order preventing the disbursement of all or a portion of federal financial assistance until the prohibited conduct has ceased. Gives standing to institute an action to affected health care entities and the Attorney General. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate the Director of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to receive, investigate, and refer to the appropriate federal agency complaints alleging a violation of such provisions.

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Timeline

  1. 20 January 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 February 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 February 2011

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 February 2011

    Committee

    Subcommittee on the Constitution Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 3 March 2011

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.

    Source: Committee

  9. 3 March 2011

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 17 March 2011

    Introduced

    House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 7, 2011.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 17 March 2011

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-38, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 17 March 2011

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-38, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 7 April 2011

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 28.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 7 April 2011

    Discharge

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  15. 7 April 2011

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Committee

  16. 7 April 2011

    Committee

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Source: Committee

  17. 2 May 2011

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 237 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 112-71 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.

    Source: Floor

  18. 4 May 2011

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 4 May 2011

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 175 (Roll no. 292).

    Source: Floor

  20. 4 May 2011

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 175 (Roll no. 292).

    Source: Floor

  21. 4 May 2011

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 192 - 235 (Roll no. 291).

    Source: Floor

  22. 4 May 2011

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3042)

    Source: Floor

  23. 4 May 2011

    Floor

    Ms. Speier moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H3041-3043; text: CR H3041)

    Source: Floor

  24. 4 May 2011

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 112-71 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.

    Source: Floor

  25. 4 May 2011

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3037)

    Source: Floor

  26. 4 May 2011

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 237. (consideration: CR H3023-3037; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3023-3024)

    Source: Floor

  27. 4 May 2011

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 237 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  28. 5 May 2011

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  29. 9 May 2011

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.

    Source: Calendars

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