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US S3259

US S3259
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act


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Introduced
02/10/2020
In Committee
02/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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.

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Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 02/10/2020)

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