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To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund.
2/1/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 699
Bill 119 HR 699, also known as the "To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund" bill, aims to prevent the United States from providing financial support to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The UNFPA is an international organization that works to promote reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and population control measures in countries around the world.
The bill argues that the UNFPA supports coercive abortion and sterilization practices in some countries, which goes against the values and beliefs of many Americans. It also claims that the UNFPA has been involved in supporting China's controversial one-child policy, which has been criticized for human rights abuses.
If passed, this bill would prohibit the United States from contributing any funds to the UNFPA, effectively cutting off financial support for the organization. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for the United States to stand up against practices that violate human rights and promote population control through coercive means. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the UNFPA plays a crucial role in promoting women's health and rights around the world, and that cutting off funding would have negative consequences for women and families in developing countries. They also argue that the allegations of support for coercive practices are unfounded and that the UNFPA operates in accordance with international human rights standards. Overall, Bill 119 HR 699 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the United States' role in supporting international organizations and promoting human rights and reproductive health around the world.
The bill argues that the UNFPA supports coercive abortion and sterilization practices in some countries, which goes against the values and beliefs of many Americans. It also claims that the UNFPA has been involved in supporting China's controversial one-child policy, which has been criticized for human rights abuses.
If passed, this bill would prohibit the United States from contributing any funds to the UNFPA, effectively cutting off financial support for the organization. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for the United States to stand up against practices that violate human rights and promote population control through coercive means. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the UNFPA plays a crucial role in promoting women's health and rights around the world, and that cutting off funding would have negative consequences for women and families in developing countries. They also argue that the allegations of support for coercive practices are unfounded and that the UNFPA operates in accordance with international human rights standards. Overall, Bill 119 HR 699 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the United States' role in supporting international organizations and promoting human rights and reproductive health around the world.
Congressional Summary of HR 699
No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund Act
This bill prohibits the use of funds to provide contributions directly or indirectly to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.
Current Status of Bill HR 699
Bill HR 699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 699 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 699's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 699
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
29Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
29Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 699
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 699
To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund.
To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 699
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