Bill Title: Federal Adoption Assistance, Healthcare, and Protection of Life Act of 2025
Section 1: Short Title
This Act may be cited as the “Federal Adoption Assistance, Healthcare, and Protection of Life Act of 2024.”
Section 2: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to redirect federal funding previously allocated to Planned Parenthood for abortion-related services into a comprehensive federal adoption assistance and healthcare program. This program will provide free healthcare for pregnant individuals who wish to place their child for adoption, offer necessary adoption support services, and incentivize adoption through tax credits for both adoptive parents and birth parents. Additionally, this Act strengthens federal protections for life by making late-term abortions after fetal viability a criminal offense, punishable under federal law as a felony.
Section 3: Reallocation of Funds
(a) Effective immediately upon the passage of this Act, all federal funds previously allocated to Planned Parenthood for services related to abortion shall be redirected to a new program under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) called the Federal Adoption Assistance and Healthcare Program.
(b) The reallocated funds shall be used exclusively for the following purposes:
• Providing comprehensive healthcare coverage for pregnant individuals who choose adoption, including prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care.
• Offering adoption placement services, including counseling, legal support, and adoption agency facilitation.
• Providing financial assistance to birth parents during pregnancy, including housing, transportation, and nutritional aid.
• Ensuring mental health counseling for both birth parents and adoptive families throughout the adoption process.
Section 4: Healthcare Coverage
(a) Coverage for Birth Parents:
• Pregnant individuals who choose adoption shall be provided with comprehensive, federally funded healthcare coverage for the duration of their pregnancy. This shall include:
• Prenatal care, including medical visits, ultrasounds, and necessary diagnostic tests.
• Labor and delivery care, including hospital fees and medical treatment.
• Postpartum care, including follow-up doctor visits and mental health support.
(b) Coverage for Newborns:
• The federal government shall provide healthcare coverage for the newborn from birth, including:
• Newborn screening and immediate medical care.
• Ongoing pediatric care, including vaccinations and any necessary medical interventions in the first year of life.
Section 5: Adoption Support Services
(a) Adoption Placement Services:
• The Federal Adoption Assistance and Healthcare Program shall facilitate access to licensed adoption agencies and provide caseworker support to ensure a seamless and efficient adoption process for both birth parents and adoptive families.
(b) Counseling and Legal Support:
• The program shall provide counseling services for both birth parents and adoptive families, ensuring emotional and mental health support throughout the pregnancy and adoption process.
• Legal services shall be available to navigate the adoption process, ensuring the rights of both birth parents and adoptive parents are protected.
(c) Financial Assistance for Birth Parents:
• Pregnant individuals who choose adoption will have access to financial support during the pregnancy, including assistance for:
• Housing, transportation, and living expenses.
• Nutritional assistance and access to resources for prenatal vitamins and health supplements.
Section 6: Tax Credits for Birth Parents and Adoptive Families
(a) Tax Credit for Birth Parents:
• Birth parents who choose adoption will be eligible for a refundable tax credit of $5,000 to help cover medical costs and living expenses during pregnancy and adoption.
• This tax credit will be paid out in the year the adoption is finalized.
(b) Tax Credit for Adoptive Families:
• Adoptive parents will be eligible for a refundable tax credit of $10,000 per adoption to help offset the costs of adoption, including legal fees, agency costs, and other related expenses.
• This tax credit will be issued to adoptive parents in the year the adoption is finalized.
Section 7: Establishment of Federal Adoption Assistance Agency
(a) The Federal Adoption Assistance Agency (FAAA) is hereby established within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to:
• Administer the Federal Adoption Assistance and Healthcare Program.
• Ensure the proper allocation and oversight of reallocated funds.
• Facilitate partnerships with state agencies, adoption organizations, and healthcare providers to support adoption and healthcare access for birth parents and adoptive families.
(b) The FAAA shall create a user-friendly online portal for pregnant individuals, birth parents, and adoptive families to access necessary information, resources, and financial assistance.
Section 8: Late-Term Abortions after Fetal Viability Prohibited
(a) Criminalization of Late-Term Abortions after Viability:
• It shall be a federal felony offense to perform, facilitate, or receive an abortion after the point of fetal viability, which shall be defined as the point at which a fetus can live outside the womb, typically around 24 weeks of gestation, unless the abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother or prevent serious physical harm.
(b) Penalties for Violation:
• Any person found guilty of performing or assisting in an abortion after fetal viability, except in the cases of medical necessity to preserve the life of the mother, shall be subject to:
• A federal felony conviction, punishable by up to life in prison.
• A fine of up to $1,000,000.
• Any medical professional found guilty of performing an illegal late-term abortion shall have their medical license revoked and may be barred from practicing in the future.
(c) Exceptions for Medical Necessity:
• Abortions after fetal viability may be permitted only if the procedure is necessary to save the life of the mother or if the pregnancy poses a significant risk of serious, irreversible physical harm to the mother. Such cases must be verified by at least two independent, licensed medical professionals.
Section 9: Program Evaluation and Reporting
(a) The Federal Adoption Assistance and Healthcare Program shall be evaluated every three years by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure its effectiveness and to recommend any necessary improvements.
(b) An annual report shall be submitted to Congress and made available to the public detailing the number of adoptions facilitated, healthcare services provided, financial assistance given to birth parents, and the number of instances of late-term abortion prosecutions.
Section 10: Authorization of Appropriations
(a) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, including for the establishment of the Federal Adoption Assistance Agency and its associated programs.
Section 11: Severability
If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, the remainder of the Act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 12: Effective Date
This Act shall take effect following its passage.
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