| "Enforcing the Hyde Amendment" | |
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 Front page of Executive Order 14182 | |
| Type | Executive order |
|---|---|
| Number | 14182 |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Signed | January 24, 2025 |
| Federal Register details | |
| Federal Register document number | 2025-02175  |
| Publication date | January 24, 2025 |
| Summary | |
| The executive order ends federal funding for elective abortions, revokes prior related orders, and directs agencies to implement the policy. | |
Executive Order 14182, titled "Enforcing the Hyde Amendment", is anexecutive order signed byDonald Trump, the 47thPresident of the United States, on January 24, 2025 that revokes two key orders from the previous Biden administration, specifically Executive Orders14076 and14079, which expanded access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion services, following the overturn ofRoe v. Wade. This new order reaffirms the policy established by theHyde Amendment, which prohibits the use of federal taxpayer dollars for elective abortions, reversing the actions taken by the prior administration to provide federal funding for abortion-related services and programs.[1]
The first Trump administration reinstated and expanded the "Mexico City policy," a rule originally established by PresidentRonald Reagan, which prohibits U.S. funding for organizations that provide abortion services or support groups that do. Upon taking office in 2017, PresidentDonald Trump extended this policy to apply to all health programs, not just those related to reproductive health.[2] The policy has been criticized by opponents, who argue that it reduces funding for essential health services in developing countries, such as birth control, infant nutrition, and HIV/AIDS treatment, while supporters view it as a way to align U.S. foreign aid with anti-abortion principles.[3]
In response to the Supreme Court’sDobbs decision, which overturnedRoe v. Wade, PresidentJoe Biden signed two key executive orders to protect reproductive rights.
On July 8, 2022, he issued Executive Order 14076, which directed theDepartment of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand access to contraceptives, and theDepartment of Justice to provide legal support for women facing abortion-related charges.[4]
Later, on August 3, 2022, President Biden signed Executive Order 14079, aimed at securing access to reproductive and other healthcare services. This order sought to protect patients' privacy and ensure equal access to healthcare, especially in the face of restrictive state laws. It addressed the challenges posed by state-level abortion bans and aimed to safeguard reproductive rights. The order called for federal action to support women's health, mitigate confusion around healthcare provisions, and protect the ability of patients to access care, including abortion services, across state lines.[5]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order enforcing the Hyde Amendment and rescinding actions from the Biden administration intended to expand abortion access. These moves coincided with theMarch for Life, where Trump addressed the rally by video and Vice PresidentJD Vance spoke in person.[6][7]
