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To prohibit United States contributions to international organizations that advocate for sexual activity by persons who are younger than the domestically prescribed minimum age of consent.
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4254
Bill 118 hr 4254, also known as the "Prohibition of US Contributions to International Organizations Advocating Underage Sexual Activity Act," aims to prevent the United States from providing financial support to international organizations that promote or advocate for sexual activity involving individuals who are younger than the minimum age of consent established within the United States.
The bill specifically targets international organizations that actively promote or condone sexual activity among individuals who have not reached the age of consent as defined by US law. This includes organizations that may be advocating for the lowering of age of consent laws or promoting practices that are illegal under US law.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit the US government from providing any financial contributions or support to these organizations. This would serve as a way to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not being used to support activities that are in direct violation of US laws regarding the age of consent. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 4254 is to uphold and protect the legal standards and values surrounding the age of consent in the United States, and to prevent US funds from being used to support organizations that promote underage sexual activity.
The bill specifically targets international organizations that actively promote or condone sexual activity among individuals who have not reached the age of consent as defined by US law. This includes organizations that may be advocating for the lowering of age of consent laws or promoting practices that are illegal under US law.
If passed, this legislation would prohibit the US government from providing any financial contributions or support to these organizations. This would serve as a way to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not being used to support activities that are in direct violation of US laws regarding the age of consent. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 4254 is to uphold and protect the legal standards and values surrounding the age of consent in the United States, and to prevent US funds from being used to support organizations that promote underage sexual activity.
Congressional Summary of HR 4254
This bill prohibits the United States from providing assistance to any international organization that supports, advocates for, or seeks to decriminalize sexual relations or sexual conduct by persons who are younger than the minimum age of consent, as defined by the national government of the country where such persons reside.
Assistance is also prohibited to any entity that supports or advocates for the belief that sexual activity involving persons below the domestically prescribed minimum age of consent to sex may be consensual in fact even when it is not consensual under law.
Current Status of Bill HR 4254
Bill HR 4254 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4254 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023. Bill HR 4254's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4254
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4254
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4254
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