This bill prohibits the federal government and any organization receiving federal funding from discriminating against pregnancy centers and similar entities that do not provide abortions or abortion-related services. Specifically, it bars the federal government from requiring these organizations to perform abortions, refer patients for abortions, distribute abortion-inducing drugs, or promote abortion services. The bill protects pregnancy centers that offer alternatives like ultrasounds, prenatal care, material assistance (diapers, formula, clothing), and parenting education. To enforce these protections, the legislation allows affected individuals and organizations—as well as the Attorney General—to file civil lawsuits against any government agency or federally-funded entity that violates these rules, with potential remedies including injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees. The bill does not prevent organizations from voluntarily offering abortion services if they choose to do so, and it maintains existing federal protections for emergency pregnancy-related care.
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