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Global Health Support: Ending Funding Restrictions for NGOs

This act aims to ease access to U.S. assistance for foreign non-governmental organizations. It ensures these organizations won't lose funding solely for providing health or medical services, including counseling, with their own money, as long as it's legal in their country and in the U.S. This provides more operational freedom for organizations helping people globally.
Key points
Foreign NGOs can receive U.S. assistance even if they provide health services (e.g., counseling) with non-U.S. government funds, provided it's legal.
Rules for using non-U.S. government funds for advocacy and lobbying by foreign NGOs will align with those for U.S. NGOs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_556
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_556.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Foreign NGOs can receive U.S. assistance even if they provide health services (e.g., counseling) with non-U.S. government funds, provided it's legal.
  • Rules for using non-U.S. government funds for advocacy and lobbying by foreign NGOs will align with those for U.S. NGOs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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