Senate Bill 87
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Life in Crisis Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
87
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Life in Crisis Act
This bill specifies that federal funds allocated for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response efforts may not, in general, be used for abortions. Current law generally prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions through language included in appropriations bills, such as the Hyde Amendment.
The bill also restricts the use of federal tax credits or other federal funding for health insurance coverage if the coverage includes abortions.
January 28, 2021
01/28/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
01/28/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:28 PM