Expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration.

This measure voices support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which focuses on women’s health and the importance of family, and it urges the United States to rejoin that declaration . It praises countries that signed the declaration and says there is no international right to abortion while emphasizing protecting life at every stage and the family’s role in society .

It also says Congress will work with the Executive Branch to make sure the United States does not conduct or fund abortions, abortion lobbying, or coercive family planning in other countries .

• Key points
  • Who is affected: U.S. foreign aid and health programs, and partner countries that receive U.S. support .
  • What changes: A formal statement of support for the declaration and an intent to avoid U.S. involvement in or funding for abortions, abortion lobbying, or coercive family planning overseas .
  • When: Takes effect as a statement once adopted; it urges rejoining the declaration .