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Introduced
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/10/2020
02/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act, restricts the availability of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, it prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform, promote, or provide financial support for abortion-related activities. The bill makes exceptions for abortions resulting from rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is endangered. The current U.S. policy already prohibits providing federal funds to foreign non-governmental organizations that do not agree to refrain from performing or actively promoting abortions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Mike Lee (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Roy Blunt (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Richard Burr (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Inhofe (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Kelly Loeffler (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Pat Roberts (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Ben Sasse (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3259/all-info | 02/12/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3259/BILLS-116s3259is.pdf | 02/14/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3259/BILLS-116s3259is.pdf.pdf | 02/14/2020 |
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