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Permanent Ban on Funding Abortions and Involuntary Sterilizations in Foreign Aid.

This bill permanently codifies restrictions on the use of US taxpayer funds allocated for foreign assistance and the Peace Corps. It ensures that these funds cannot be used to pay for abortions, involuntary sterilizations, or related lobbying and research activities abroad. This change makes existing temporary budget restrictions a permanent part of US law, regardless of annual appropriations debates.
Key points
Permanently prohibits foreign aid funds from being used to pay for abortions or involuntary sterilizations as methods of family planning.
Bans the use of foreign assistance funds for lobbying for or against abortion, or for related biomedical research.
Establishes a permanent restriction preventing Peace Corps funds from being used to pay for abortions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_197
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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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 118_S_197.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Permanently prohibits foreign aid funds from being used to pay for abortions or involuntary sterilizations as methods of family planning.
  • Bans the use of foreign assistance funds for lobbying for or against abortion, or for related biomedical research.
  • Establishes a permanent restriction preventing Peace Corps funds from being used to pay for abortions.
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 2025-12-26.

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