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.
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.