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US HR5831

US HR5831
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

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, the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act, prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, it 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 to entities that conduct such activities. The bill maintains the current U.S. policy that prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees not to perform or actively promote abortions. The only exceptions are for abortions resulting from rape or incest, or when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 02/10/2020)

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