Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7228
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2018
Introduced
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Introduced in House on Dec 10, 2018
Overview
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Dec 10, 2018
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Dec 10, 2018
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Bill Number
7228
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
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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.
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Summary

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2018

This bill directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country, including whether a country has adopted policies to: (1) promote access to contraception, (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth, (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, (4) prevent maternal deaths, and (5) prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases.


Text (1)
December 10, 2018
Actions (2)
12/10/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
12/10/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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