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Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

USA119th CongressS-4436| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (24)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to nullify three specific final rules issued by the Department of State concerning foreign assistance, including those titled "Protecting Life," "Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology," and "Combating Gender Ideology." The bill mandates that these rules, published in January 2026, shall have no force or effect and be treated as if they never took effect. It explicitly prohibits any federal department or agency from taking action to implement, administer, or enforce these specified rules. Furthermore, the legislation forbids agencies from proposing, finalizing, or enforcing any future rules or policies that are substantially similar to those being nullified. This comprehensive measure ensures a complete reversal of the impact of these particular foreign assistance regulations.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8582
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8582
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8582: Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

USA119th CongressS-4436| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
This legislative proposal aims to nullify three specific final rules issued by the Department of State concerning foreign assistance, including those titled "Protecting Life," "Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology," and "Combating Gender Ideology." The bill mandates that these rules, published in January 2026, shall have no force or effect and be treated as if they never took effect. It explicitly prohibits any federal department or agency from taking action to implement, administer, or enforce these specified rules. Furthermore, the legislation forbids agencies from proposing, finalizing, or enforcing any future rules or policies that are substantially similar to those being nullified. This comprehensive measure ensures a complete reversal of the impact of these particular foreign assistance regulations.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8582
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 29, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8582
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (24)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8582: Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted