Federal bill would require Medicaid, VA, and military plans to cover abortion

What does this do?

The EACH Act of 2025 would repeal the Hyde Amendment, which currently blocks federal funding for abortion in most cases. It would require Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, TRICARE, the VA, and the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan to cover abortion services. It would also repeal a provision of the Affordable Care Act that lets states ban abortion coverage in their insurance marketplaces.

Who does it affect?

The bill would affect anyone enrolled in a federal health program, including low-income Americans, military families, veterans, federal workers, Native Americans served by the Indian Health Service, and people in immigration detention. People with private insurance would also be affected, as states and private insurers could no longer restrict abortion coverage under federal law.

Why does it matter?

Overturning the Hyde Amendment would represent a significant shift in federal abortion policy that has been in place for decades. States and private insurers that currently restrict abortion coverage would lose the legal authority to do so under federal law, and religious exemption claims under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act could not be used to override the bill's requirements.

Where does it stand?