Explanation of H. R. 1055 - Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill aims to prevent certain restrictive eligibility requirements from applying to foreign non-governmental organizations when it comes to providing aid under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This means that foreign organizations will not be disqualified from receiving assistance just because they offer health or medical services, including counseling and referral services, using funds that are not from the US government, as long as these services are legal in the country they are provided and would be legal in the US. Additionally, they will not be restricted from using non-US government funds for advocacy and lobbying activities, as long as these activities align with the regulations that apply to US non-governmental organizations receiving the same assistance.

Rep. Lori Trahan

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