Bill · H.R. 10600· House(119-HR-10600)

Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026

Age: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 9/24/2026
Last activity: 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Janice Schakowsky
Cosponsors: - 95 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026". It changes the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 by removing the restriction known as the Helms amendment, which previously blocked United States foreign assistance funding from being used for safe abortion services. The bill sets a new United States policy to recognize safe abortion as a critical component of maternal and reproductive health care. It authorizes the use of federal foreign assistance funds to provide comprehensive reproductive health care services, including abortion services, training, and equipment. The findings section notes that thousands of people die every year in low- and middle-income countries from complications caused by unsafe abortions. Finally, the text states that allowing these funds to be used for safe abortion services can help prevent unsafe abortions and maternal deaths globally.

Yes

Would women be better off under this?+6
The legislation removes restrictions on foreign assistance, allowing funds to be used for safe abortion and reproductive health services that benefit women globally.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill authorizes the use of existing foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care and safe abortion services globally.