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Permanent Ban on Federal Funding for Abortions and Involuntary Sterilizations

This bill aims to permanently prohibit the use of federal funds, allocated for foreign assistance and the Peace Corps, for abortions and involuntary sterilizations. This means taxpayer money cannot be used for these purposes in programs outside the U.S. The change seeks to solidify existing restrictions in federal law.
Key points
Abortion funding ban: Federal funds cannot be used to pay for abortions as a method of family planning or to coerce individuals into them.
Involuntary sterilization ban: Taxpayer money cannot fund involuntary sterilization or provide financial incentives for it.
Research and lobbying restrictions: Funds cannot support research related to abortion/sterilization or lobbying for or against abortion.
Impact on organizations: Organizations supporting coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization will not receive federal funds.
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Print number: 117_S_239
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Values Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_239.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Abortion funding ban: Federal funds cannot be used to pay for abortions as a method of family planning or to coerce individuals into them.
  • Involuntary sterilization ban: Taxpayer money cannot fund involuntary sterilization or provide financial incentives for it.
  • Research and lobbying restrictions: Funds cannot support research related to abortion/sterilization or lobbying for or against abortion.
  • Impact on organizations: Organizations supporting coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization will not receive federal funds.
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 Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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