H.R. 3 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
H.R. 3 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 20, 2011, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 227 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 227
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act - Prohibits the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law (federal funds) for any abortion.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 216 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2011
- Passed the HouseMay 4, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 40. (May 9, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 4, 2011 · Passed251–175 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 4, 2011 · Failed192–235
Every roll call vote on this bill
- No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion ActHouse · May 4, 2011
- No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion ActHouse · May 4, 2011
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- H.R. 217: Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
- H.R. 358: Protect Life Act
Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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