Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
This bill prohibits U.S. government funds from being used to support organizations (both foreign and domestic) that provide, promote, or fund abortion services abroad, including referrals, counseling, or training related to abortions. It directly affects foreign NGOs, multilateral organizations, and domestic groups receiving U.S. aid if they perform or support such activities, even within programs funded by the U.S. government. The restriction includes all forms of financial support and co-location of abortion services with other funded programs, with exceptions only for abortions resulting from rape or incest, or when the mother's life is endangered. This policy change alters how U.S. foreign aid is allocated to ensure funds do not support abortion-related services.
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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Virginia Foxx
RRepublican
Co
Andy Harris
RRepublican
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Brian Babin
RRepublican
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Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
Co
Dan Crenshaw
RRepublican
Co
Glenn Grothman
RRepublican
Co
Mark B. Messmer
RRepublican
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Mark E. Green
RRepublican
Co
Mary E. Miller
RRepublican
Co
Michael Guest
RRepublican
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