To prohibit United States contributions to international organizations that advocate for sexual activity by persons who are younger than the domestically prescribed minimum age of consent.
This bill prohibits U.S. funding to international organizations that advocate for or support sexual activity involving minors below the legal age of consent in their country. It specifically blocks aid to groups that: (1) seek to decriminalize such activity or condemn laws against it, (2) claim minors can consent to sex even when illegal, or (3) oppose laws stating minors cannot consent. The policy directly affects international organizations working on youth sexuality issues if they meet these advocacy criteria. Funding restrictions apply to all U.S. assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act, targeting specific advocacy positions rather than general youth health programs.
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Introduced Jun 21, 2023
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Jun 21, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jun 21, 2023
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Brian J. Mast
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