House Concurrent Resolution 58
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
58
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
This concurrent resolution recognizes the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy, which prohibits foreign nongovernmental organizations that receive U.S. global-health assistance from performing or promoting abortion as a method of family planning. The resolution expresses support for the codification of this policy in U.S. law.
August 13, 2019
09/18/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
08/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
08/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:10 PM