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Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1864| Senate 
| Updated: 5/26/2021
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (22)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021 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. This must include whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate, nondiscriminatory family planning and sexual health information; (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth; (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services; and (4) prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases. For each country, the reports shall also contain (1) data concerning pregnancy-related injuries and deaths; and (2) a description of the nature and extent of discrimination and violence against women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals in health care settings and the relevant government's response to such actions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-707
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3576
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-707
    Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019


  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3576
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

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  • HR 117-3576: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021
AbortionAssault and harassment offensesCancerChild healthCongressional oversightCrimes against womenDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationFamily planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesViolent crimeWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorld health

Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1864| Senate 
| Updated: 5/26/2021
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021 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. This must include whether a country has adopted and enforced policies to (1) promote access to contraception and accurate, nondiscriminatory family planning and sexual health information; (2) provide services to ensure safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth; (3) expand or restrict access to safe abortion services; and (4) prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases. For each country, the reports shall also contain (1) data concerning pregnancy-related injuries and deaths; and (2) a description of the nature and extent of discrimination and violence against women, girls, and LGBTQI+ individuals in health care settings and the relevant government's response to such actions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-707
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3576
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-707
    Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2019


  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • May 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3576
    Introduced in House
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (22)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3576: Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionAssault and harassment offensesCancerChild healthCongressional oversightCrimes against womenDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationFamily planning and birth controlForeign aid and international reliefHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSHuman rightsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesViolent crimeWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorld health