Support UNFPA Funding Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3938 Support UNFPA Funding Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3938

Bill 117 HR 3938, also known as the Support UNFPA Funding Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), an organization that works to promote reproductive health and rights around the world.

The bill aims to support the UNFPA in its efforts to provide access to family planning services, maternal health care, and HIV/AIDS prevention programs in developing countries. By providing funding to the UNFPA, the United States can help improve the health and well-being of women and families in some of the world's most vulnerable communities.

Supporters of the bill argue that investing in the UNFPA is a cost-effective way to promote global health and development, as well as to empower women and girls. They believe that by supporting the UNFPA, the United States can help reduce maternal mortality rates, prevent unintended pregnancies, and combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. Opponents of the bill may argue that funding the UNFPA could support programs or initiatives that they disagree with, such as abortion services. However, the bill includes provisions to ensure that no US funds are used to support abortion services provided by the UNFPA. Overall, the Support UNFPA Funding Act is a bipartisan effort to support global health and development by providing funding to the UNFPA. It aims to improve the lives of women and families in developing countries and promote reproductive health and rights around the world.

Congressional Summary of HR 3938

Support UNFPA Funding Act

This bill authorizes annual contributions to support the core functions and programs of the United Nations Population Fund for the five fiscal years following the bill's enactment.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3938

Bill HR 3938 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2021. Bill HR 3938 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 16, 2021. Bill HR 3938's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3938

Total Number of Sponsors

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Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

272

Democrat Cosponsors

272

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3938

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Family planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefHealth care coverage and accessHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationSex and reproductive healthUnited NationsWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorld health