A bill to permanently enact certain appropriations Act restrictions on the use of funds for abortions and involuntary sterilizations, and for other purposes.

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 334 A bill to permanently enact certain appropriations Act restrictions on the use of funds for abortions and involuntary sterilizations, and for other purposes. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/14/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 334

Bill 119 s 334, also known as the Permanent Appropriations Act Restrictions on Abortion and Sterilization Bill, aims to make certain restrictions on the use of funds for abortions and involuntary sterilizations permanent. The bill seeks to ensure that federal funds are not used to support these procedures, which are often controversial and divisive issues in American politics.

The bill includes provisions that prohibit the use of federal funds for abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk. It also prohibits the use of federal funds for involuntary sterilizations, ensuring that individuals have the right to make their own reproductive choices without coercion.

In addition to these restrictions, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to reproductive health and rights. It aims to protect the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their reproductive health, while also ensuring that federal funds are used responsibly and in accordance with the law. Overall, Bill 119 s 334 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses important issues related to abortion and sterilization. It seeks to strike a balance between protecting individual rights and ensuring that federal funds are used in a responsible and ethical manner.

Congressional Summary of S 334

American Values Act

This bill expands restrictions on using U.S. foreign assistance to pay for or promote abortions, involuntary sterilizations, or other related activities.

Specifically, the bill expands existing prohibitions, including prohibitions against using foreign assistance to pay for abortions or involuntary sterilization for family planning, to apply to all assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA). (Currently, these prohibitions apply to only certain parts of the FAA.)

Furthermore, assistance provided under the FAA may not be made available to (1) pay for lobbying for or against abortion, or (2) any organization that supports a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. (These prohibitions have typically been in appropriations acts, but the bill would make the prohibitions a permanent part of the FAA.)

The bill also makes permanent a prohibition against using funds made available to the Peace Corps to pay for abortions except when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term.

Current Status of Bill S 334

Bill S 334 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2025. Bill S 334 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2025. Bill S 334's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 30, 2025

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A bill to permanently enact certain appropriations Act restrictions on the use of funds for abortions and involuntary sterilizations, and for other purposes.