Prohibit federal funding for organizations that provide abortions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with DEFUND Act of 2025?
The DEFUND Act of 2025, introduced as H.R. 1498, has remained in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs since February 20, 2025. The committee members must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislative proposals end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by DEFUND Act of 2025 (H.R. 1498 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6645 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6645 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chip Roy (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.