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US Participation in Inter-Parliamentary Union: Strengthening Global Democracy

This act restores active United States participation in the Inter-Parliamentary Union, an organization promoting democracy and human rights worldwide. This means the U.S. will regain influence over global parliamentary standards and international peace, which can indirectly impact international stability and security, and thus citizens' lives.
Key points
The U.S. rejoins the Inter-Parliamentary Union to promote democracy and human rights globally.
The act authorizes funding for membership fees and expenses for congressional delegates attending meetings.
Renewed participation aims to strengthen global parliaments and American values.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9663
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

United States Inter-Parliamentary Union Participation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9663.

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 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. rejoins the Inter-Parliamentary Union to promote democracy and human rights globally.
  • The act authorizes funding for membership fees and expenses for congressional delegates attending meetings.
  • Renewed participation aims to strengthen global parliaments and American values.
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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