What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 929.
Repealing Ban on Using US Foreign Aid Funds for Abortion Services Globally.
This bill seeks to repeal the 1973 Helms Amendment, which currently prohibits the use of U.S. foreign assistance funds for abortion services abroad. If passed, the law would explicitly authorize U.S. foreign aid to fund comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion services, training, and equipment in partner countries. The goal is to reduce unsafe abortions and integrate safe abortion care into global health programs supported by the U.S.
Key points
Helms Amendment Repeal: The bill eliminates the long-standing restriction that prevents U.S. foreign aid from being used to provide abortion services globally.
Funding Authorization: U.S. foreign assistance funds will be authorized for comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion services, training, and necessary equipment in foreign nations.
Policy Shift: The U.S. government policy will officially recognize safe abortion as a critical component of maternal and reproductive health care in its foreign assistance efforts.
Status:
Expired
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