Bills · HR 2439
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2439International Affairs
Support UNFPA Funding Act
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it determines whether the U.S. will provide significant financial support to a major international organization dedicated to global sexual and reproductive health and rights. If it becomes law, it would provide consistent funding for UNFPA, allowing it to expand or continue crucial programs that reduce maternal deaths, prevent unintended pregnancies, and combat gender-based violence in vulnerable populations worldwide. This could improve health outcomes and empower women globally, which the bill argues contributes to international peace and stability, and aligns with U.S. foreign policy goals.
If the bill does not become law, UNFPA's programs could face funding shortfalls, potentially leading to a reduction in services. This could result in more preventable maternal deaths, limited access to contraception for millions, and a slowed response to gender-based violence and humanitarian health crises. The debate around this bill also reflects broader political discussions about the role of the U.S. in international aid, reproductive health, and global women's rights.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes specific amounts of funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
This provision provides the financial backing for UNFPA to continue its global health and development programs.
PROVISION 02
States that UNFPA's activities focus on ending preventable maternal deaths, meeting contraception needs, and stopping gender-based violence and harmful practices like child marriage.
This specifies the core humanitarian and development goals that U.S. funding would support.
PROVISION 03
Declares that UNFPA's work promotes U.S. strategic interests by fostering global peace, stability, and economic growth, particularly in humanitarian and unstable settings.
This frames the funding as beneficial to U.S. foreign policy objectives, not just as foreign aid.
PROVISION 04
Emphasizes that UNFPA does not fund or promote abortion, and that all U.S. contributions are kept in segregated accounts, complying with U.S. legal restrictions.
This directly addresses common controversies and concerns regarding UNFPA's funding and activities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2439
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2025
Last actionMar 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025
House BillHR 2439International Affairs
Support UNFPA Funding Act
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
50
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