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Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
1/30/2024, 7:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2492
Bill 118 hr 2492, also known as the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds for foreign assistance programs that provide or promote abortion services.
The bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support organizations or programs that perform abortions or advocate for abortion rights in foreign countries. It also includes provisions to prevent funding from going to organizations that provide abortion counseling or referrals.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to protect the sanctity of life and prevent US taxpayer dollars from being used to support abortion services overseas. They believe that the US should not be promoting or funding abortion as part of its foreign assistance programs. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to vital healthcare services for women in developing countries and undermines their reproductive rights. They believe that the US should support comprehensive healthcare programs that include access to safe and legal abortion services. Overall, the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights and US foreign policy. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process in Congress.
The bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support organizations or programs that perform abortions or advocate for abortion rights in foreign countries. It also includes provisions to prevent funding from going to organizations that provide abortion counseling or referrals.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to protect the sanctity of life and prevent US taxpayer dollars from being used to support abortion services overseas. They believe that the US should not be promoting or funding abortion as part of its foreign assistance programs. Opponents of the bill argue that it restricts access to vital healthcare services for women in developing countries and undermines their reproductive rights. They believe that the US should support comprehensive healthcare programs that include access to safe and legal abortion services. Overall, the Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over abortion rights and US foreign policy. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process in Congress.
Congressional Summary of HR 2492
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
This bill prohibits using federal funds for certain abortion-related purposes outside the United States.
The bill prohibits federal funding for certain foreign and domestic organizations that are engaged in activities such as performing abortions, furnishing items intended to procure abortions, or providing financial support to other organizations that conduct such activities. The prohibition does not apply to abortions resulting from rape or incest, or when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2492
Bill HR 2492 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2492 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2492's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 6, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2492
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2492
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2492
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act
To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2492
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