The ___________ amendment bans federal Medicaid funding for most abortions.

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The Hyde Amendment is a federal policy that bans Medicaid funding for most abortions. It was first introduced and passed by Congress in 1976 and has been reenacted every year as a rider to federal appropriations bills. The amendment prohibits the use of federal funds from Medicaid to pay for abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger.

The ___________ Amendment Bans Federal Medicaid Funding for Most Abortions