Bill Overview
Title: No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act
Description: This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from using federal funds to (1) pay for an abortion except if the life of the mother is endangered or the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest, or (2) require any person to perform or facilitate any abortion.
Sponsors: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Target Audience
Population: Undocumented immigrants
Estimated Size: 300000
- The bill affects undocumented immigrants, as it restricts funding for abortions specifically for this group.
- Around 30% of the world's immigrants live in the United States, but the bill impacts only those who are undocumented and seeking abortions.
- Global statistics on illegal immigration are difficult to determine, but strategies affecting undocumented immigrants are more impactful in countries with high immigrant populations such as the U.S.
- Assuming that the potential primary target, undocumented immigrants, represents a small fraction of the global immigrant population, the direct global impact is proportionately smaller.
Reasoning
- The policy will primarily affect undocumented immigrants, particularly women of reproductive age who may seek abortions.
- The directly affected population is small relative to the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., as not all are women of reproductive age, nor will all seek abortion services.
- The budget constraints indicate that the federal funds currently used for these abortions would likely cover a limited number of cases even if the policy were not implemented.
- Individuals not part of the undocumented immigrant population are not directly affected by this policy, but some may have opinions or misconceptions about its broader societal impact.
Simulated Interviews
unemployed (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry about what would happen if I had a complicated pregnancy.
- Access to healthcare is already difficult for me and my family.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 5 |
cleaner (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy might not affect me directly, but it could affect my friends.
- It's unfair to deny healthcare based on legal status.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
construction worker (Houston, TX)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I worry more about deportation than healthcare restrictions.
- My family is not planning for more children, so it might not hit us directly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
nanny (Miami, FL)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel trapped; it's already so hard to get help here.
- This kind of law only adds to the fear of getting caught.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 3 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 3 | 5 |
student (Chicago, IL)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is cruel and discriminatory.
- It will leave many women with no options in dangerous situations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
nurse (Tucson, AZ)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like this make my job harder as it's about more than abortion rights; it's also about access to healthcare.
- I fear this will lead to more unsafe, unregulated procedures.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
business owner (Denver, CO)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I support the policy as we should not be spending taxpayer dollars this way.
- I think immigrants should come here legally and not expect services for free.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
carpenter (Raleigh, NC)
Age: 37 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Every regulation makes it harder to feel secure.
- Healthcare is something I avoid unless it's absolutely necessary.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 8 |
cashier (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 19 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like this show how much work we still need to do for equal rights.
- I'm committed to fighting against such discriminatory laws.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
retired school teacher (Las Vegas, NV)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is a step backward for women's rights.
- I worry about the ripple effects on families who already struggle.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000000 (Low: $3000000, High: $7000000)
Year 2: $5100000 (Low: $3060000, High: $7140000)
Year 3: $5202000 (Low: $3121200, High: $7282800)
Year 5: $5306000 (Low: $3183600, High: $7428400)
Year 10: $5428000 (Low: $3256800, High: $7599200)
Year 100: $5200000 (Low: $3120000, High: $7280000)
Key Considerations
- The bill solidifies existing funding bans rather than introducing new allowances or restrictions.
- Potential legal and bureaucratic costs involve ensuring compliance and administering exceptions.
- The policy aligns with broader trends to limit federal spending on abortion, though this comes with potential legal costs.