HR 2779 — Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2025

Overview

• Bill Number: HR 2779
  
• Title: Abortion Funding Awareness Act of 2025
  
• Status: Introduced in the House (not yet passed)
  
• Introduced: April 9, 2025
  
• Primary Sponsor: Erin Houchin
  
• Related Senate companion: S. 1384

Purpose and Intent (as inferred from the title)

Based on the bill’s title, HR 2779 appears designed to promote awareness about funding options for abortion services. The precise mechanisms, requirements, and objectives would be defined in the bill’s text. The available information does not include the bill’s specific provisions, definitions, or mandates.

Key Provisions (not specified in the provided text)

The exact provisions are not included in the information provided. Once the bill text is available, important details to review will include:
- Definitions (e.g., what constitutes “funding,” “awareness,” and eligible recipients)
- Any mandated outreach or education requirements
- Funding sources or allocation, if applicable
- Reporting, compliance, or enforcement provisions
- Limitations, exemptions, or protections for individuals and providers
- Interaction with existing federal programs or private funding resources

Potential Impact and Stakeholders

• Patients seeking abortion services and their families (through increased information about funding options)
• Healthcare providers and clinics (information dissemination responsibilities, if any)
• Community organizations and health advocacy groups (potential partners in outreach)
• Federal and state funding streams, if the bill creates or directs outreach funds
• Administrative and compliance costs for agencies implementing awareness activities

Note: Without the text, these impacts are speculative and based on the general implications of an “awareness”-focused funding act.

Procedural History

• 2025-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
• 2025-04-09: Introduced in the House

Sponsorship and Related Legislation

• Primary Sponsor: Erin Houchin
• Related Bill: S. 1384 (companion measure in the Senate)

Next Steps and How to Track

• Obtain the full bill text to review the exact provisions, definitions, and any funding or outreach requirements.
• Monitor committee actions in the House Energy and Commerce Committee for hearings, amendments, and reporting.
• Compare with the Senate companion (S. 1384) for similarities, differences, and progress.
• Watch for floor action in the House and any subsequent actions in the Senate.