The removed Hyde Amendment has historically narrowed how abortions can be federally funded, so its removal allows Medicaid to pay for them. Similarly, the Weldon Amendment bars federal funding of state or local governments that discriminate against healthcare companies that refuse to provide abortions or abortion referrals.
Despite subcommittee approval, the move has harbored resistance from bipartisan lawmakers, according to the Post, and the initiative is poised to be met with significant pushback.
