House Bill 343
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
343
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021
This bill establishes reporting requirements for states regarding certain Medicaid payments to abortion providers.
Specifically, the bill requires states that make Medicaid payments using federal funds for any items or services furnished by an abortion provider to annually (1) submit a report to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on all such payments, and (2) publish the report on the state's website. The report must include specified information, including the number of abortions performed by the providers and the gestational age with respect to each such abortion.
January 19, 2021
02/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/19/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
01/19/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:34 PM