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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize contributions to the United Nations Population Fund, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes U.S. financial contributions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a global sexual and reproductive health agency. The bill proposes appropriating at least $50 million in fiscal year 2026 and $55 million in fiscal year 2027 to support UNFPA's core programs, which include ending preventable maternal deaths, providing voluntary family planning services, combating gender-based violence, and addressing harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation. The bill emphasizes UNFPA's strategic importance in advancing U.S. foreign policy goals by promoting women's health, rights, and economic empowerment, and highlights the organization's commitment to voluntary, rights-based reproductive health programs. It notes that UNFPA does not fund or promote abortion, opposes coercion, and has been evaluated as a highly effective and responsible organization. The legislation aims to support UNFPA's work in over 150 countries, particularly in humanitarian crisis zones, and underscores the connection between voluntary family planning, global stability, and economic development. The bill also stresses that supporting UNFPA aligns with U.S. interests by improving health outcomes, reducing maternal mortality, and fostering more stable and self-sufficient nations.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (50)
Chrissy Houlahan (D)*,
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Wesley Bell (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Shontel Brown (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Ed Case (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
George Latimer (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gregory Meeks (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 03/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2439/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2439/BILLS-119hr2439ih.pdf |
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