Contact Congress about S. 16: Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023
Colleges could lose federal funds if a campus clinic gives abortions or abortion drugs to students or workers. Schools with campus health clinics would also have to certify each year that those services are not offered there.
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Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects colleges and universities with campus health clinics, and the students and workers who use those clinics. Schools that want federal funds may have to remove abortion services and abortion drugs from campus clinics or change clinic contracts. Students and employees may need to seek some pregnancy-related care somewhere else.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change what health care is available on college campuses. Schools that rely on federal money may stop campus clinics from offering abortions or abortion drugs. That could move some care off campus, and the effect would vary by local health options and state law.
Key provisions in S. 16
- A college could lose federal money if it hosts or is tied to a campus clinic that gives abortions or abortion drugs. The rule applies when the services are for students or employees.
- The rule covers every kind of federal funding. That includes money a school gets through federal contracts or subcontracts, not just direct grants.
- Colleges with campus health clinics would have to file a yearly statement with two federal agencies. The statement must tell the Education Secretary and the Health and Human Services Secretary that no clinic gives abortions or abortion drugs.
- The bill covers many kinds of campus clinics. It includes clinics that offer health care, family planning, telehealth, or pharmacy services, but it does not include hospitals.
- The bill defines an abortion drug as a drug or substance used to intentionally end a known pregnancy or kill an unborn child. It keeps exceptions for live birth, removing a dead unborn child, and treating an ectopic pregnancy.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 16
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 16
- What is S. 16?
- Colleges could lose federal funds if a campus clinic gives abortions or abortion drugs to students or workers. Schools with campus health clinics would also have to certify each year that those services are not offered there.
- How do I support or oppose S. 16?
- 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 S. 16?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 16 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
