H.R. 8702 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Taxpayers Support Life Act
H.R. 8702 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Aug 12, 2022, sponsored by Ben Cline with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 12, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Taxpayers Support Life Act This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing a proposed rule (published on August 4, 2022) that implements the statutory ban on discrimination in federally funded health programs and activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Cline (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 12, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Aug 12, 2022)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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