American Values Act

The "American Values Act" proposes to permanently codify existing restrictions on the use of federal funds for abortions and involuntary sterilizations. This legislation specifically amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Peace Corps Act to ensure these prohibitions are not subject to annual appropriations processes. Under the amended Foreign Assistance Act, funds cannot be used for abortions as a method of family planning , to motivate or coerce abortions, or for involuntary sterilizations . It also prohibits funding for biomedical research related to these practices, lobbying for or against abortion, and organizations supporting coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization programs. The bill further stipulates that none of the funds authorized for the Peace Corps Act may be used to pay for abortions.