H.R. 3No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

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Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith [R-NJ-04]
Cosponsors: 227 · 216 Republicans · 11 Democrats
Policy area: Health
Committees: Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: May 9, 2011 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40.

IntroducedJan 20, 2011
Passed the HouseMay 4, 2011
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Title I: Prohibiting Federally-Funded Abortions and Providing for Conscience Protections - (Sec. 101) 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 from such prohibitions an abortion 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.

Makes such prohibitions applicable to District of Columbia 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.

Title II: Elimination of Certain Tax Benefits Relating to Abortion - (Sec. 201) Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disqualify, for purposes of the tax deduction for medical expenses, any amounts paid for an abortion.

(Sec. 202) 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.

(Sec. 203) 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.

(Sec. 204) 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 this title: (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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 3 as passed House amended on May 4, 2011. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 32 roll calls on this measure

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May 4, 2011Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveMay 4, 2011

How every member votedHouse roll call 292

House May 4, 2011 · the primary vote

On Passage

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

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251 Yea 175 Nay 6 not voting

Party-line vote 16 of 426 voting members broke with their own party: 16 Democrats.

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All members432 members

Democratic192 members

Republican240 members

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Cosponsors227 · 216 Republicans · 11 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 3 and vote against it. 161 signed when it was filed.

DDaniel Lipinski [D-IL-03]Original

RW. AKIN [R-MO-02]Original

RRodney Alexander [R-LA-05]Original

RSteve Austria [R-OH-07]Original

RMichele Bachmann [R-MN-06]Original

RSPENCER BACHUS [R-AL-06]Original

RLou Barletta [R-PA-11]Original

RROSCOE BARTLETT [R-MD-06]Original

RJOE BARTON [R-TX-06]Original

RDan Benishek [R-MI-01]Original

RGus M. Bilirakis [R-FL-09]Original2026 profile

RRob Bishop [R-UT-01]Original

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Who lobbied on H.R. 327 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 3 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

CITY OF CHARLOTTEfiled by HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

Transportation · Economics/Economic Development · Budget/Appropriations10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INCfiled by PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND, INC.Its PAC: Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc PAC, DBA Planned Parenthood Federal PAC

Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption · Health Issues10 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

NATIONAL RIGHT LIFE COMMITTEEfiled by NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE

Constitution · Defense · Health Issues · Foreign Relations +11 more9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

NORWALK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYfiled by BROWN RUDNICK LLP

Transportation · Housing · Budget/Appropriations9 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2012Filing

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INCfiled by PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption · Foreign Relations +2 more9 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

CHRISTIAN COALITION OF AMERICAfiled by JAMES BACKLIN

Gaming/Gambling/Casino · Immigration · Energy/Nuclear · Defense +12 more8 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: American Nurses Association PAC

Education · Defense · Transportation · Health Issues +7 more6 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2012Filing

PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAYIts PAC: People for the American Way Voters Alliance

Defense · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities · Agriculture · Unemployment +37 more6 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2012Filing

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INCfiled by EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.

Aviation/Airlines/Airports5 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

LATINA REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROJECTfiled by NVG, LLC

Health Issues · Immigration · Agriculture5 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2012Filing

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