HR 764
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
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Bill overview
This bill ensures that foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing health services, such as counseling and referrals, can receive U.S. international development assistance without being disqualified solely due to the use of non-U.S. funds. It specifically prevents these organizations from being penalized for advocacy or lobbying activities, unless the same standards applied to U.S. NGOs are in place. The bill aims to broaden the eligibility criteria for foreign NGOs involved in global health initiatives.
Key provisions
- Foreign NGOs providing health services (including counseling and referral) with non-U.S. funds are not disqualified from receiving U.S. assistance.
- The bill prohibits restrictions on foreign NGOs’ use of non-U.S. funds for advocacy and lobbying, beyond those applied to U.S. NGOs.
- The legislation applies to assistance authorized under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- It clarifies that health services provided by foreign NGOs must comply with the laws of the country where they are offered.
Who is affected
- Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- U.S. Government Agencies Providing International Assistance
- Healthcare Providers in Foreign Countries
- Individuals Receiving Healthcare in Foreign Countries
Notable changes
- Expands eligibility for foreign NGOs receiving U.S. international development assistance.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 764
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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.
This Act may be cited as the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulation, or policy, in determining eligibility for assistance authorized under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.), foreign nongovernmental organizations—