Permanent Ban on Funding Abortions and Involuntary Sterilizations in Foreign Aid.
This act permanently prohibits the use of federal funds allocated for foreign assistance and the Peace Corps to finance abortions as a method of family planning, involuntary sterilizations, related biomedical research, and lobbying for or against abortion. This means U.S. taxpayer money will not support these activities abroad, potentially impacting the availability of certain health services in recipient countries.
Key points
Prohibits funding for abortions as a method of family planning with foreign aid funds.
Bans funding for involuntary sterilizations and financial incentives for them.
Forbids funding for biomedical research related to abortions or involuntary sterilizations.
Prohibits lobbying for or against abortion using these funds.
Bans funding to organizations supporting coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_334
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2025-01-30