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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen introduced two bills today to fight back against the Biden Administration’s far-Left, pro-abortion agenda.

The No Taxpayer Abortions for Unaccompanied Minors Act says that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may not issue, finalize, implement, or enforce any rule or guidance to facilitate abortions or access to abortions, including expenses for travel or lodging for the purpose of obtaining an abortion, for an unaccompanied alien child.

The No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act includes a findings section which states that the Hyde Amendment prevents taxpayer funds for abortions, applies to all Medicaid funds, and cannot be superseded by a waiver. Additionally, legislation to prohibit Medicaid dollars from going to elective abortions, including payment for services, is consistent with the Hyde Amendment. It also amends section 1115 of the Social Security Act to clarify that HHS may not approve an application or extension for any Medicaid or CHIP project that provides federal financial assistance for abortion or health coverage benefits that include abortion, including expenses for travel or lodging for the purposes of obtaining an abortion.

“Following the historic Dobbs decision, the Biden Administration has deliberately ignored federal law in order to pursue its far-left, pro-abortion agenda—all without the authority of Congress. These bills are needed to fight back against the Biden Administration’s war against life,” said Congressman Josh Brecheen.

The Daily Signal’s Mary Margaret Olohan wrote an exclusive report on the bills, which you can read here.

Original co-sponsors for the No Taxpayer Abortions for Unaccompanied Minors Act include: Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Bob Good (R-VA), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Mary Miller (R-IL), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), and Randy Weber (R-TX).

Original co-sponsors for the No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act include: Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Bob Good (R-VA), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Jeff Duncan (R-SC), Mary Miller (R-IL), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX).

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