Support UNFPA Funding Act

This legislation aims to authorize significant financial contributions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a key United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. It proposes to appropriate at least $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to support UNFPA's core functions and programs. These funds are designated for critical initiatives, including ending preventable maternal deaths, addressing the unmet need for contraceptives, and combating gender-based violence and other harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child marriage. UNFPA also supports humanitarian efforts by operating in areas where medical infrastructure is limited due to disasters or conflict. The bill's findings emphasize that UNFPA is a highly relevant and effective organization, as confirmed by a January 2025 evaluation from the Multilateral Organization Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN). It highlights that UNFPA advances United States strategic interests by promoting peace and stability, ensuring that U.S. contributions are segregated and compliant with legal restrictions, and does not fund or promote abortion. The policy statement asserts that improving the status of women globally is a strategic priority for U.S. foreign policy, and access to voluntary contraception and reproductive health care enhances economic participation and strengthens communities. Therefore, financial support for UNFPA aligns with U.S. interests by promoting global health, reducing maternal mortality, and fostering development in vulnerable regions.