House Bill 661
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
661
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Act of 2019
This bill prohibits U.S. assistance to foreign nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, or quasi-autonomous organizations that promote or perform abortions, except in cases of rape or incest or where the mother's life is endangered.
January 17, 2019
01/17/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/17/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:32:43 PM