Contact Congress about H.R. 272: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025

Groups could not get federal money if they perform abortions or fund groups that do. They would have to certify this first. The bill keeps exceptions for rape, incest, and life-threatening physical health risks.

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Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action on H.R. 272: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects hospitals, clinics, health systems, nonprofits, and other groups that receive federal funds and are tied to abortion services. It could also affect larger networks if one related group performs abortions. Patients could feel the effects if providers change services, separate parts of their organizations, or give up federal funds. Federal agencies would have to use the certification rule when deciding who can receive money.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change which groups can receive federal money if they provide abortions or are connected to groups that do. It sets one national funding rule that reaches beyond abortion services themselves. It could affect how health systems organize care and how they move money within related organizations. The real-world impact is uncertain because it depends on how many groups change services, restructure, or stop taking federal funds.

Key provisions in H.R. 272

• Federal money could not go to a group unless the group makes a formal promise. The group must promise not to perform abortions during the time covered by the funding.
• A group could also lose access to federal money if it gives any funds to another group that performs abortions.
• The rule covers direct and indirect federal support. That includes money passed through contracts and subcontracts.
• Federal funds could still be allowed when the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest.
• Federal funds could still be allowed when a doctor certifies that an abortion is needed to prevent the woman’s death. The danger must come from a physical disorder, injury, or illness, including a life-threatening condition caused by the pregnancy.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 272

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Questions people ask about H.R. 272

What is H.R. 272?

Groups could not get federal money if they perform abortions or fund groups that do. They would have to certify this first. The bill keeps exceptions for rape, incest, and life-threatening physical health risks.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 272?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 272?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 272 before I act?

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