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Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
2/26/2025, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 764
Bill 119 HR 764, also known as the "Foreign Assistance Non-Discrimination Act," aims to prevent certain restrictive eligibility requirements from being applied to foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) when it comes to receiving assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
The bill seeks to ensure that foreign NGOs are not unfairly discriminated against or excluded from receiving assistance based on factors such as their organizational structure, beliefs, or activities. By prohibiting these restrictive eligibility requirements, the bill aims to promote a more inclusive and effective approach to providing foreign assistance.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 764 is designed to uphold the principles of non-discrimination and fairness in the distribution of foreign assistance, and to ensure that all eligible organizations have equal access to the resources they need to carry out important humanitarian and development work around the world.
The bill seeks to ensure that foreign NGOs are not unfairly discriminated against or excluded from receiving assistance based on factors such as their organizational structure, beliefs, or activities. By prohibiting these restrictive eligibility requirements, the bill aims to promote a more inclusive and effective approach to providing foreign assistance.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 764 is designed to uphold the principles of non-discrimination and fairness in the distribution of foreign assistance, and to ensure that all eligible organizations have equal access to the resources they need to carry out important humanitarian and development work around the world.
Congressional Summary of HR 764
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 (including counseling and referral 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. 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 receiving such assistance.
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Current Status of Bill HR 764
Bill HR 764 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 764 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 764's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 764
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
859Democrat Cosponsors
859Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 764
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.
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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