Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001

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Explore the details of House Bill 755 Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 11:33 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 755

Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001 - Declares that, in eligibility determinations for certain assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, foreign nongovernmental organizations shall not be: (1) ineligible for such assistance solely on the basis of health or medical services (including counseling and referral services) provided by them with non-U.S. Government funds if such services do not violate the laws of the country in which they are being provided, and would not violate U.S. Federal law if provided in the United States; and (2) subject to requirements relating to the use of non-U.S. Government funds for advocacy and lobbying activities other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations receiving such assistance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 755

Bill HR 755 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2001. Bill HR 755 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2001. Bill HR 755's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. as of February 27, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 755

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

131

Democrat Cosponsors

120

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 755

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

AbortionAbortion counselingAmerican economic assistanceDeveloping countriesFamily planning and birth controlForeign Trade and International FinanceForeign loansGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHealth counselingLobbyingMultilateral development banksNongovernmental organizationsWorld health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 755

Global Democracy Promotion Act of 2001To 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.Mexico City Policy billAbortion Gag Order billGlobal Democracy Promotion Act of 2001

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