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Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
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Summary of Bill HR 1838
Bill 118 hr 1838, also known as the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote global health and empower individuals in developing countries by providing access to essential healthcare services and information.
The bill focuses on several key areas, including improving maternal and child health, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and promoting access to family planning and reproductive health services. It also aims to support efforts to combat gender-based violence and promote gender equality in healthcare.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Fund, which would provide funding for programs and initiatives that support the goals of the legislation. The bill also calls for increased coordination and collaboration between the US government and international organizations working in the field of global health. Overall, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act seeks to address the root causes of poor health outcomes in developing countries and empower individuals to take control of their own health and well-being. It is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to make a positive impact on global health and development.
The bill focuses on several key areas, including improving maternal and child health, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and promoting access to family planning and reproductive health services. It also aims to support efforts to combat gender-based violence and promote gender equality in healthcare.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Fund, which would provide funding for programs and initiatives that support the goals of the legislation. The bill also calls for increased coordination and collaboration between the US government and international organizations working in the field of global health. Overall, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act seeks to address the root causes of poor health outcomes in developing countries and empower individuals to take control of their own health and well-being. It is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to make a positive impact on global health and development.
Congressional Summary of HR 1838
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services do not violate the laws of the country in which they are being provided. Such foreign organizations shall not be subject to requirements relating to their use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy or lobbying activities, other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1838
Bill HR 1838 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2023. Bill HR 1838 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 28, 2023. Bill HR 1838's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1838
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
330Democrat Cosponsors
330Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1838
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1838
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
To prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1838
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