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A bill 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.

3/12/2024, 6:54 PM

Summary of Bill S 2062

Bill 118 s 2062, 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 encourage or endorse sexual activity among individuals who have not reached the age of consent as defined by US law. This includes organizations that may be working to lower the age of consent or promote sexual relationships involving minors.

If passed, the bill would prohibit the US government from providing any form of financial assistance, including contributions or funding, to these organizations. This would serve as a way to ensure that US taxpayer dollars are not being used to support activities that are deemed harmful or illegal under US law. The goal of this legislation is to uphold and protect the rights and well-being of minors, and to prevent the normalization or promotion of underage sexual activity on an international scale. By restricting US contributions to organizations that advocate for such practices, the bill seeks to send a clear message that the United States does not condone or support activities that put minors at risk. Overall, Bill 118 s 2062 aims to uphold the values and standards of the United States when it comes to protecting the rights and safety of minors, both domestically and internationally.

Congressional Summary of S 2062

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 S 2062

Bill S 2062 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill S 2062 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2023.  Bill S 2062's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of June 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2062

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2062

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2062

A bill 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.
A bill 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.

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