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Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
1/24/2024, 8:00 PM
Summary of Bill S 1098
Bill 118 s 1098, also known as the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting global health initiatives and empowering individuals in developing countries. The bill focuses on providing funding and support for programs that address key global health issues such as maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and access to reproductive health services.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the allocation of funding to international organizations and non-governmental organizations that work to improve health outcomes in developing countries. This funding is intended to support initiatives that provide essential health services, education, and resources to underserved populations, particularly women and children.
Additionally, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act emphasizes the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls in order to improve overall health outcomes. The bill recognizes that women and girls often face barriers to accessing healthcare and education, and aims to address these disparities through targeted programs and initiatives. Overall, Bill 118 s 1098 seeks to prioritize global health as a key component of US foreign policy and to support efforts to improve health outcomes and empower individuals in developing countries. By providing funding and resources to organizations working on the ground, the bill aims to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals around the world.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the allocation of funding to international organizations and non-governmental organizations that work to improve health outcomes in developing countries. This funding is intended to support initiatives that provide essential health services, education, and resources to underserved populations, particularly women and children.
Additionally, the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act emphasizes the importance of promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls in order to improve overall health outcomes. The bill recognizes that women and girls often face barriers to accessing healthcare and education, and aims to address these disparities through targeted programs and initiatives. Overall, Bill 118 s 1098 seeks to prioritize global health as a key component of US foreign policy and to support efforts to improve health outcomes and empower individuals in developing countries. By providing funding and resources to organizations working on the ground, the bill aims to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals around the world.
Congressional Summary of S 1098
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services do not violate the laws of the country in which they are being provided and would not violate United States federal law if provided in the United States. Such foreign organizations shall not be subject to requirements relating to their use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy or lobbying activities, other than those that apply to U.S. nongovernmental organizations.
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Current Status of Bill S 1098
Bill S 1098 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1098 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1098's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1098
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
100Democrat Cosponsors
92Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
6Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1098
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1098
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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