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HR 7286

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion.

119th Congress Introduced by Andy Biggs and 17 co-sponsors

Bill would strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits providing or funding abortion services, substantially increasing their operational costs and potentially forcing service reductions.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 7286

Legislative bill overview

HR 7286 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to revoke tax-exempt status from organizations that provide abortion services or fund abortion-related activities. This would apply to nonprofits, charities, and other tax-exempt entities under sections 501(c)(3) and similar classifications. The bill represents a significant expansion of federal restrictions on abortion-related activities beyond direct provider regulation.

Why is this important

Tax-exempt status is a substantial financial benefit, effectively allowing organizations to retain funds that would otherwise go to federal taxes. Revoking this status would dramatically increase operational costs for affected organizations and could force service reductions or closures. This reflects ongoing efforts to restrict abortion access through tax and regulatory mechanisms rather than direct prohibitions, particularly following the 2022 Supreme Court decision returning abortion regulation to states.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The definition of "provide funding for" is undefined—could this include health insurance plans covering abortion, general donations to hospitals offering abortion, or only direct abortion-funding organizations?
  • Religious/ideological consistency: Questions about whether similar restrictions would apply to organizations funding other contested medical procedures, or if this targets abortion specifically based on ideological position
  • Constitutional concerns: Potential First Amendment and free speech implications regarding government conditions on tax benefits, and possible conflicts with state-legalized abortion in some jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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