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Today, women forgo food, risk eviction and pawn their possessions as they attempt to raise money for an abortion. Some are forced to continue the pregnancy, abandon their education and stay trapped in poverty.

What is the Hyde Amendment?

Women face these difficult situations because the government denies abortion funding to women in need.

  • In 1976, Congress passed the Hyde Amendment, which forbids federal funding for abortion. The only exceptions are in cases of rape, incest, and danger to the life of the woman.  Most states have also banned state Medicaid funding for abortion.
  • Before the Hyde Amendment, women could access abortion services regardless of their income, because Medicaid covered abortion care like it did every other medical service.  However, since 1976, low-income women's ability to exercise their rights has been severely restricted.
  • Congress also denies abortion coverage to military personnel and their families, women receiving care from Indian Health Services, and people on disability insurance.
  • The Hyde — 30 Years Is Enough! Campaign

    The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) — a network of grassroots groups that help women and girls pay for abortions — has joined with other groups to launch the Hyde — 30 Years is Enough! Campaign.

    We call for full public funding of abortion as a part of comprehensive health care for all, and support for low-income women to care for their children with dignity.  We stand for reproductive justice, a world in which all women have the power and resources necessary to make healthy decisions about their bodies and their families.

    Help protect dignity and justice for all women - sign our petition to Repeal the Hyde Amendment!  You can also visit our What You Can Do page for additional ways to be involved.

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