Sen. Jim Banks Introduces the Abortion Funding Awareness ActWednesday, April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C,– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced theAbortion Funding Awareness Act. This bill requires states to publicly report detailed information about Medicaid payments to abortion providers, including how much was paid, what services were funded, and data on the abortions performed. It aims to increase transparency around taxpayer funds used in connection with abortion-related services. Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09) is the leading the companion bill in the House.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):“A majority of Americans agree that taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund abortions. My bill exposes states that abuse tax dollars this way, aiming to protect unborn lives in the process.”
Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9)“The Abortion Funding Awareness Act exposes how states are funneling Medicaid money to abortion providers,” said Congresswoman Erin Houchin. “For too long, the left has used loopholes and a lack of transparency to prop up Planned Parenthood and others who profit from taking innocent lives. This bill says enough is enough.”
Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Steve Daines (R. Mont.) are co-sponsors of this bill.
This bill has been endorsed by Americans United for Life, Students for Life, SBA Pro-Life America, and Concerned Women for America LAC.
Key Provisions of theAbortion Provider Transparency Actare:
Full bill text can be foundhere.
Background
Senator Jim Banks introduced theAbortion Funding Awareness Actin the118thCongressas a member of the House of Representatives.
Read more about the billhere.