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Introduced
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act, aims to restrict the availability of federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. The key provisions include:
1. Prohibiting federal funds from being made available to any foreign or domestic nonprofit/nongovernmental organization that performs or promotes abortions, provides referrals or counseling related to abortions, or financially supports such entities.
2. Allowing exceptions to the funding restrictions for abortions resulting from rape or incest, or when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.
3. Specifying that the funding restrictions include the transfer of federal funds and goods financed with such funds.
The purpose of this bill is to limit federal funding for organizations involved in abortion-related activities, both domestically and internationally.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Virginia Foxx (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Patrick McHenry (R),
William Timmons (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 04/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2492/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2492/BILLS-118hr2492ih.pdf |
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