House Bill 5831
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5831
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 Foreign Assistance Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion.
Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.
Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.
February 10, 2020
02/10/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/10/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:12:14 AM