H.R. 1967 would prohibit funding organizations that support or participate in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
Detailed Summary
Prohibits the Secretary of State from contributing to any organization or program that supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
Defines "supports or participates in" as providing material, financial, or technical support to any government, agency, or nongovernmental organization that enforces or implements a program that includes coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization (or any government agency or nongovernmental organization that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control of such government or agency).
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/2/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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