Abortion Justice Act of 2023

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would override state-level abortion restrictions and insurance coverage bans, requiring all federally-funded health facilities and insurance plans to provide or cover abortion services regardless of state law.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Abortion providers

Providers receive new protections, infrastructure funding, and are mandated to provide care as a condition of federal funding.

Health insurance plans

Public and private plans are required to cover abortion services and provide consumer-friendly information about that coverage.

Immigrants and noncitizens

Individuals with federally authorized presence gain eligibility for federal health insurance subsidies and protections from immigration enforcement near clinics.

Institutions of higher education

Colleges and universities receiving federal funds must provide medication abortion to students.

State governments

States are prohibited from enforcing abortion restrictions that conflict with the Act and lose immunity from federal lawsuits regarding these restrictions.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill establishes a federal right to abortion and miscarriage care, mandates that all public and private health insurance plans cover abortion services, and provides $350 million annually in grants to expand access to abortion care. It also prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 2,000 feet of healthcare facilities and removes various citizenship and immigration-based barriers to federal health insurance subsidies.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would override state-level abortion restrictions and insurance coverage bans, requiring all federally-funded health facilities and insurance plans to provide or cover abortion services regardless of state law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill affect private health insurance?

Yes, the bill mandates that all private health insurance plans provide coverage for abortion services.

Can immigration officers arrest people at clinics under this bill?

No, the bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 2,000 feet of any healthcare facility.

How does this bill change student health services?

It requires institutions of higher education that receive federal funds to provide to students through campus health centers, external agencies, or .

Does this bill change who is eligible for federal health subsidies?

Yes, it removes various citizenship and immigration status requirements, allowing individuals with to qualify for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.

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Discoveries

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policy shift100% confidence

Preemption of State Law

The bill explicitly uses the federal government's authority to override state-level abortion restrictions and insurance bans, creating a uniform federal standard.

Department of Health and Human Services

financial connection100% confidence

Conditionality of Federal Funds

The bill uses the receipt of federal funds as a lever to force compliance from private health facilities, universities, and state programs.

Department of Health and Human Services

Connected Entities

personEscobar, Jasmine“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationCongress“Expressing authority to act”Map →

personPressley, Alexandria“Lead sponsor of the bill”Map →

personBush, Veronica“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

personFrost, Dan“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationFood and Drug Administration“Regulation of FDA-approved drugs”Map →

organizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“Source of the document”Map →

personWilliams of Georgia, Nikema“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationSupreme Court“Overturned Roe v. Wade”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy95
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Entertainment20
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Buzz60
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