Prohibiting Aid to Countries Discriminating Against LGBTQ+ Individuals
This bill aims to stop U.S. financial aid to countries that legally discriminate against or criminalize individuals based on their sexual orientation, including homosexuality or same-sex marriage. The President can only authorize such aid in exceptional cases vital to U.S. national security, with a briefing to Congress. These changes could impact U.S. foreign policy and relations with certain nations.
Key points
U.S. funds will be withheld from countries that criminalize or discriminate based on sexual orientation.
Exceptions are allowed only if vital to U.S. national security, with a briefing to Congress.
The act will take effect 180 days after its enactment.
Status:
Expired
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