S 280
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:05 AM
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The Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act aims to ensure that foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can receive U.S. foreign assistance without facing restrictions based on the types of health services they provide. Specifically, the bill prevents these organizations from being barred from offering services like counseling or referrals simply because they are funded by sources other than the U.S. government, as long as those services comply with local laws and U.S. regulations. It also removes restrictions on advocacy and lobbying activities for foreign NGOs that are similar to those applied to U.S. organizations.
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