H.R.73 - Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.73, the "Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill aims to prevent individuals from deducting expenses related to abortion procedures from their medical expense deductions. Introduced in the House of Representatives, the bill targets Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill would change the tax code to specifically exclude abortion expenses from being considered deductible medical expenses. This could increase the overall tax burden for individuals who choose to have an abortion. The change would apply to taxable years beginning after the enactment date.
Potential Benefits
- May reduce government spending by limiting tax deductions.
- Could be seen as upholding certain moral or religious beliefs regarding abortion.
- May incentivize alternatives to abortion, although this is indirect.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Could disproportionately affect low-income individuals who rely on tax deductions for healthcare expenses.
- May be viewed as an infringement on individual autonomy and reproductive rights.
- Could increase financial burden and stress on individuals facing difficult decisions about abortion.
- May create further division and polarization within society on the issue of abortion.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment is complex and contested. Supporters might argue it does not directly violate any specific constitutional right, as it pertains to tax policy. Opponents might argue that by restricting access to abortion through financial means, it infringes upon unenumerated rights to privacy and bodily autonomy, potentially raising questions under the Due Process Clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The lack of explicit mention of healthcare or abortion in the Constitution leaves room for varying interpretations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).