Summary

Summary of Executive Order on Enforcing the Hyde Amendment

Purpose and Policy

• The executive order reaffirms the longstanding policy against federal funding for elective abortions, aligned with the Hyde Amendment.
• It aims to ensure that American taxpayers are not obligated to fund elective abortion services through federal programs.

Actions Taken

• Revocation of two previous executive orders (Executive Order 14076 from July 8, 2022, and Executive Order 14079 from August 3, 2022) that allowed federal funding for elective abortions.
• The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is tasked with providing guidance for the implementation of this order across federal agencies.

Expected Impact

• The order seeks to reestablish federal compliance with the Hyde Amendment.
• It clarifies that the order does not create any enforceable legal rights against the federal government or its departments.
• Implementation will align with existing laws and budgetary provisions, without creating new obligations or rights.