Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025
H.R. 272, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025, would bar federal funding to any entity that does not certify it will not perform abortions and will not provide funding to any other entity that performs abortions during the period of the funding. The prohibition applies to direct federal funds as well as funds provided indirectly through contracts or subcontracts. The bill creates limited exceptions for abortions in cases of rape or incest, and for medical emergencies where a physician certifies the pregnancy would place the woman in danger of death or involves a life-threatening condition caused by the pregnancy. The term “entity” is defined very broadly to include the entire legal entity and any affiliates or other entities under common control. In short, the bill seeks to prevent federal money from flowing to any organization involved in abortion-related activities unless they commit not to participate in abortions or fund others that do, with narrow medical and safety exceptions.
Key Points
- 1No Federal funds may go to an entity unless it certifies it will not perform abortions and will not provide funds to any entity that performs abortions (during the funding period). This includes direct funding and indirect funding through contracts/subcontracts.
- 2Exceptions to the prohibition exist for abortions in cases of rape or incest, and for abortions deemed necessary to protect a woman’s life or health, where a physician certifies a physical condition arising from the pregnancy would place the woman in danger of death.
- 3The term “entity” is defined very broadly to include the entire legal entity and any organizations that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with it.
- 4The bill is titled the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025.
- 5The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce; sponsor(s) are listed in the introduction but not named in the provided text.