S. 253: Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] |
| Policy area | Taxation |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-03-03 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-24):
Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025
This bill excludes amounts paid for an abortion from the itemized tax deduction for qualified medical and dental expenses, subject to exceptions.
Under current law, individuals who itemize their tax deductions may deduct qualified medical and dental expenses to the extent that such expenses exceed 7.5% of the individual’s adjusted gross income for the tax year. Further, under current law, the calculation of the itemized tax deduction for medical and dental expenses may include amounts paid for a legal abortion.
Under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion may not be claimed as part of the itemized deduction for medical and dental expenses. However, under the bill, amounts paid for an abortion may be included in the itemized deduction for medical and dental expenses if (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a woman is suffering from a physical disorder, injury, or illness (including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself) that would, as certified by a physician, place the woman in danger of death if an abortion were not performed.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 253 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 253?
S. 253 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 253 are available on congress.gov.
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