Trump Order Halts Taxpayer Cash for Elective Abortions Nationwide
Published Date: 1/31/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The new order stops federal taxpayer money from paying for elective abortions, following the Hyde Amendment’s long-standing rule. It affects all federal programs and cancels previous orders that allowed funding. Agencies must follow fresh guidance soon, making sure no taxpayer dollars support elective abortions starting now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Federal Funds Ban on Elective Abortion
The order makes it policy that Federal taxpayer dollars may not be used to fund or promote elective abortion. It revokes Executive Orders 14076 (July 8, 2022) and 14079 (August 3, 2022) and directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance to agency heads to implement this policy.
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