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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
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)
Virginia Foxx (R)*,
Ralph Abraham (R),
Robert Aderholt (R),
Rick Allen (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Bill Flores (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Jody Hice (R),
John Joyce (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Patrick McHenry (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Pete Olson (R),
John Ratcliffe (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Ross Spano (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (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/house-bill/5831/all-info | 02/12/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5831/BILLS-116hr5831ih.pdf | 02/15/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5831/BILLS-116hr5831ih.pdf.pdf | 02/15/2020 |
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