HR-7 : Still Just a Bill


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.)

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.

Excludes an abortion from such prohibitions if: (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or 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.

Applies such prohibitions to District of Columbia funds.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disqualify, for purposes of the tax deduction for medical expenses, any amounts paid for an abortion.

Excludes from the definition of "qualified health plan" after December 31, 2013, for purposes of the refundable tax credit for premium assistance for such plans, any plan that includes coverage for abortion.

Excludes from the definitions of "qualified health plan" and "health insurance coverage," for purposes of the tax credit for small employer health insurance expenses, any health plan or benefit that includes coverage for abortions.

Includes any reimbursements or distributions to pay for an abortion in the gross income of participants in flexible spending arrangements under a tax-exempt cafeteria plan, Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs).

Exempts from the application of such tax provisions: (1) abortions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest or in cases where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would, as certified by a physician, endanger her life if an abortion were not performed; and (2) the treatment of any infection, injury, disease, or disorder that was caused by or exacerbated by the performance of an abortion.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-01-29IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2014-01-28FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2014-01-28VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 188, 1 Present (Roll no. 30).House floor actions
2014-01-28VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 - 221, 1 Present (Roll no. 29). (consideration: CR H1471)House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1471)House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language to the bill prohibiting authorization of any party to violate the medical privacy of any woman with respect to her choice of or use of comprehensive health insurance coverage. The reservation of a point of order was subsequently withdrawn.House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorMs. Moore moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H1470; text: CR H1470)House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1470)House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7.House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorThe resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7, under a closed rule with one hour of debate on the bill. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-33 shall be considered as adopted. Also the rule provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2642.House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 465. (consideration: CR H1459-1472)House floor actions
2014-01-28FloorRule H. Res. 465 passed House.House floor actions
2014-01-27FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 465 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7, under a closed rule with one hour of debate on the bill. The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-33 shall be considered as adopted. Also the rule provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2642.House floor actions
2014-01-23CommitteeReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-332, Part I.House floor actions
2014-01-15CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 12.House committee actions
2014-01-15CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2014-01-14CommitteeSubcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice Discharged.House committee actions
2013-06-14CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.House committee actions
2013-06-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2013-05-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2013-05-14IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.House floor actions
2013-05-14IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.House floor actions
2013-05-14IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.House floor actions
2013-05-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Christopher H. Smith [R] (NJ-4)
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Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Abortion
  • Administrative remedies
  • Appropriations
  • Comprehensive health care
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Government trust funds
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Income tax credits
  • Income tax deductions
  • Income tax exclusion
  • State and local finance
Related Geographic Entities
  • District of Columbia
Related Organizations
  • Department of Health and Human Services

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