Global Maternal and Child Health Aid: Safe Passages Act.
This act allocates at least $400 million annually from U.S. taxpayer funds to global programs. Its goal is to improve maternal and child health in low-income countries by reducing preventable deaths through training, medical resources, and education. For U.S. citizens, this means their tax dollars will support international health initiatives that emphasize life-affirming care and explicitly exclude abortion services.
Key points
Allocates at least $400 million annually for global maternal and child health programs in developing nations.
Focuses on preventing maternal and child deaths, training healthcare providers, and providing equipment to manage pregnancy and birth complications.
Promotes natural family planning methods and explicitly excludes funding for abortion or related services.
Emphasizes the role of fathers in supporting maternal and child well-being, and education on health and nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6765
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2025-12-16