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US Senate Supports Geneva Consensus Declaration on Women's Health and Family

The US Senate expresses support for an international declaration promoting women's health and strengthening the family, while affirming there is no international right to abortion. The resolution urges the president to rejoin this declaration, affecting how the US engages internationally on these issues.
Key points
The Senate supports the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which emphasizes the importance of the family and life at every stage.
The resolution affirms there is no international right to abortion or obligation for states to finance it.
It urges the US president to rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration.
It stresses defending the sovereignty of countries to make their own laws regarding health and family.
It ensures oversight to prevent US funds from being used for abortion or abortion lobbying abroad, consistent with existing law.
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Print number: 117_SCONRES_49
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2022-11-17