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Introduced
08/05/2025
08/05/2025
In Committee
08/05/2025
08/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require a section on reproductive rights in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require a comprehensive section on reproductive rights in the State Department's Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The legislation mandates that these reports include detailed information about reproductive rights globally, covering aspects such as access to contraception, family planning services, abortion care, and reproductive healthcare. The bill requires reports to document policies related to sexual and reproductive health, instances of discrimination or coercion against women, girls, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities, and describe barriers to accessing reproductive healthcare. It emphasizes that reproductive rights are human rights, drawing on international agreements and guidelines from organizations like the UN and World Health Organization. The bill seeks to ensure that the State Department provides transparent, in-depth reporting on reproductive rights, including data on pregnancy-related health outcomes, access to healthcare services, and disparities faced by marginalized populations. Additionally, the legislation mandates consultation with civil society organizations, local NGOs, and relevant government agencies to gather comprehensive and accurate information for these reports, with the ultimate goal of promoting global reproductive rights and healthcare equity.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (59)
Julie Johnson (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Chuy García (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
George Latimer (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Kelly Morrison (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 08/05/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4888/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4888/BILLS-119hr4888ih.pdf |
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