LEGISLATION/H.R. 3576

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021

117-HR-3576117th CongressIntroduced May 28, 2021International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5](D-MA-5)
148 cosponsors

Summary

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country. This must include whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate, nondiscriminatory family planning and sexual health information; (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth; (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services; and (4) prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases.

For each country, the reports shall also contain (1) data concerning pregnancy-related injuries and deaths; and (2) a description of the nature and extent of discrimination and violence against women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals in health care settings and the relevant government's response to such actions.

Subjects

AbortionAssault and harassment offensesCancerChild healthCongressional oversightCrimes against womenDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationFamily planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefHIV/AIDSHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReligion

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 28, 2021House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021Library of Congress