Proposal:Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 707
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of State to include in its annual reports on human rights in countries receiving U.S. development and security assistance a discussion of the status of reproductive rights in each country, including whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate family planning information, (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth, (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services, (4) prevent maternal deaths, and (5) prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases.

For each country, the reports shall also contain (1) data related to maternal deaths, and (2) a description of the nature and extent of discrimination and violence against women and girls in health care settings and the relevant government's response to such actions.

Bill Title

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-03-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
• 2019-03-07: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.