Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023
12/20/2023, 11:30 PMSummary of Bill HR 1723
Bill 118 HR 1723, also known as the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to ensure access to safe and legal abortion services for individuals in the United States and around the world.The main provisions of the bill include:
1. Repealing the Helms Amendment, which currently restricts the use of US foreign assistance funds for abortion services. 2. Repealing the Global Gag Rule, which prohibits foreign non-governmental organizations that receive US funding from providing or promoting abortion services. 3. Ensuring that US foreign assistance funds can be used to support comprehensive reproductive health care, including abortion services. 4. Prohibiting the imposition of restrictions on abortion access by foreign governments as a condition of receiving US aid. The Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023 is aimed at promoting reproductive rights and health care access for individuals worldwide. Supporters of the bill argue that access to safe and legal abortion services is essential for the health and well-being of individuals, and that restrictions on abortion access can have negative consequences for public health. Opponents of the bill may argue that it promotes abortion as a form of health care, which they may view as controversial or morally objectionable. They may also argue that US foreign assistance funds should not be used to support abortion services, citing concerns about the use of taxpayer dollars for this purpose. Overall, the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023 is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to promote reproductive rights and health care access on a global scale. Its impact, if passed, could have far-reaching implications for individuals seeking abortion services in countries around the world.
Congressional Summary of HR 1723
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023
This bill authorizes using certain foreign assistance funds to provide comprehensive reproductive health care services in developing countries, including abortion services, training, and equipment.
The bill also removes a statutory prohibition on using such funds in developing countries to (1) pay for abortions performed as a method of family planning, or (2) motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1723
Bill HR 1723 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2023. Bill HR 1723 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 22, 2023. Bill HR 1723's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 22, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1723
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
316Democrat Cosponsors
316Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1723
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1723
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2023To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.Comments
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