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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.
1/29/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 280
Bill 119 s 280, also known as the "Foreign NGO Access Act," aims to prevent certain restrictive eligibility requirements from being applied to foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in relation to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
The bill seeks to ensure that foreign NGOs are not unfairly excluded from receiving assistance based on arbitrary or discriminatory criteria. By prohibiting the application of these restrictive eligibility requirements, the legislation aims to promote greater access to aid for foreign NGOs that are working to address critical global issues such as poverty, health, and human rights.
Overall, Bill 119 s 280 is designed to support the efforts of foreign NGOs in providing essential assistance to those in need around the world, without facing unnecessary barriers or obstacles. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cooperation between the United States and foreign NGOs in addressing pressing international challenges.
The bill seeks to ensure that foreign NGOs are not unfairly excluded from receiving assistance based on arbitrary or discriminatory criteria. By prohibiting the application of these restrictive eligibility requirements, the legislation aims to promote greater access to aid for foreign NGOs that are working to address critical global issues such as poverty, health, and human rights.
Overall, Bill 119 s 280 is designed to support the efforts of foreign NGOs in providing essential assistance to those in need around the world, without facing unnecessary barriers or obstacles. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cooperation between the United States and foreign NGOs in addressing pressing international challenges.
Current Status of Bill S 280
Bill S 280 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill S 280 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2025. Bill S 280's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 280
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
39Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 280
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 280
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.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 280
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