Pro-Life report on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill subcommittee markup

This morning, the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Subcommittee considered the FY2022 LHHS Appropriations bill. It was passed by voice vote.

The following longstanding pro-life provisions have been removed from the final text.

DOMESTIC FUNDING BAN (HYDE)—bans federal funding of domestic abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. (enacted in various forms in FYs 1976-2021)

ABORTION NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISION (HYDE-WELDON)—provides conscience protection for health care entities by preventing HHS funding recipients from discriminating against health care providers because they refuse to provide, pay for, or refer for abortion. (Enacted FY 2005-2021)