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13
Ronny
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Jackson
R
2021-02-23
TX
M001212
2
Barry
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Moore
R
2021-02-23
AL
M001180
1
David
Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
McKinley
B.
R
2021-10-26
WV
Abortion Congressional oversight Government information and archives Medicaid State and local government operations
2021-01-19
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of </b><b>2021</b></p> <p>This bill establishes reporting requirements for states regarding certain Medicaid payments to abortion providers. </p> <p>Specifically, the bill requires states that make Medicaid payments using&nbsp;federal funds for any items or services furnished by an abortion provider to annually (1) submit a report to the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services on all such payments, and (2) publish the report on the state's website. The report must include specified information, including the number of abortions performed by the providers and the gestational age with respect to each such abortion. </p>
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Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021
Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To require States to report information on Medicaid payments to abortion providers.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-02-02
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.