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No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 436
Bill 118 hr 436, also known as the No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit the use of federal funds to support the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The UNFPA is an international organization that works to promote reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and population issues. However, some lawmakers believe that the organization's activities, such as providing family planning services and promoting access to contraception, are controversial and go against certain beliefs and values.
If passed, this bill would prevent any US taxpayer dollars from being used to support the UNFPA. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to ensure that taxpayer funds are not used to support activities that they may find objectionable or morally wrong. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that cutting off funding to the UNFPA could have negative consequences, such as limiting access to essential reproductive health services for women in developing countries. Overall, Bill 118 hr 436 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of the US government in funding international organizations and promoting global health and development.
The UNFPA is an international organization that works to promote reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and population issues. However, some lawmakers believe that the organization's activities, such as providing family planning services and promoting access to contraception, are controversial and go against certain beliefs and values.
If passed, this bill would prevent any US taxpayer dollars from being used to support the UNFPA. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to ensure that taxpayer funds are not used to support activities that they may find objectionable or morally wrong. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that cutting off funding to the UNFPA could have negative consequences, such as limiting access to essential reproductive health services for women in developing countries. Overall, Bill 118 hr 436 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of the US government in funding international organizations and promoting global health and development.
Congressional Summary of HR 436
No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund
This bill prohibits the use of funds to provide contributions directly or indirectly to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The UNFPA is a United Nations agency that supports access to sexual and reproductive health services, including voluntary family planning, maternal health care, and sexuality education.
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Current Status of Bill HR 436
Bill HR 436 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2023. Bill HR 436 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023. Bill HR 436's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 436
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
22Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 436
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Foreign aid and international relief
- International organizations and cooperation
- Sex and reproductive health
- United Nations
- Women's health
- World health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 436
No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund
No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund
To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 436
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