Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass an amendment that replaces the American Health Care Act with the Health Care Freedom Act of 2017, commonly known as the "skinny repeal" option.

Highlights:

• Prohibits federal funds considered to be direct spending on state programs for any prohibited entity for a period of 1 year, effective on the enactment date of this act (Title I, Sec. 105).

• Defines “prohibited entity” as an organization that is tax exempt by the International Revenue Code of 1986 and is an essential community provider, primarily engaged in (Title I, Sec. 105):

• Family planning services;

• Reproductive health;

• Related medical care; and

• Provides for abortions.

• Specifies that abortion providers are exempt from the aforementioned policy if (Title I, Sec. 105):

• The pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or

• The pregnancy will result in physical harm or injury to the mother of which could result in death.

• Authorizes additional funds of $2 billion following the end of fiscal year 2018 to remain available to states that request financial assistance for the purpose of (Title II, Sec. 203):

• Submitting an application for a waiver granted under this section; or

• Implementing the state plan under such waiver.

• Establishes that a state waiver under this section (Title II, Sec. 203):

• Will be in effect for a period of 8 years unless the state requests a shorter duration;

• May be renewed by the state for unlimited, additional 8-year periods upon application submission; and

• May not be cancelled by the Secretary of Health and Human Services before the expiration of the 8 year period.

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text