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US HR661

US HR661
Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019


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Introduced
01/17/2019
In Committee
01/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance to nonprofits, foreign nongovernmental organizations, and quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions. This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to foreign nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, or quasi-autonomous organizations that promote or perform abortions, except in cases of rape or incest or where the mother's life is endangered.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019, prohibits U.S. assistance to foreign nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), or quasi-autonomous NGOs that promote or perform abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is endangered. The bill amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to include this provision, effectively preventing U.S. funds from being used to support abortion-related activities by these foreign organizations, with limited exceptions.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 01/17/2019)

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