H.R.8582

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

Introduced·4/29/26

The bill nullifies specific Department of State rules on foreign assistance.

The Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act nullifies three Department of State rules: "Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance," "Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance Rules," and "Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance." It prohibits federal agencies from implementing, administering, or enforcing these rules or any successor rules. The rules are treated as if they never took effect.

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History

Apr 29

House

Introduced in House

Apr 29

House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.