H.R. 272

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 9, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Fischbach · Committee: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Table of contents

• H.R. 272
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibition on abortion

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Prohibition on abortion

• (a) Prohibition
  • No Federal funds may be provided (directly or indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion.
• (b) Exception
  • Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where—
    • the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or
    • a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.
• (c) Definitions
  • In this section, the term entity means the entire legal entity, including any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such entity.