HR 1838
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
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The Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act aims to ensure that foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing health services, such as counseling and referrals, can receive U.S. international development assistance without being penalized if those services comply with local laws. The bill specifically prohibits excluding these organizations from aid based on how they use funds, particularly regarding advocacy and lobbying activities, unless the same restrictions apply to U.S. NGOs. It seeks to streamline the process for foreign NGOs to deliver vital health services supported by U.S. funding.
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Barbara Lee
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