The Hyde Amendment is a legislative provision that prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for most abortions.
January 01, 2024
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Defines a frequently cited legislative restriction related to federal funding and abortion services.
The Hyde Amendment, first enacted in 1976, prohibits the use of federal funds to pay for elective abortions.
January 01, 1976
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policy
Federal appropriations restriction that limits use of federal funds for elective abortion services.