Bill · H.R. 6765· House(119-HR-6765)
Safe Passages Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, known as the Safe Passages Act of 2025, establishes a global initiative to reduce maternal and child mortality in low- and lower-middle-income countries through fiscal year 2030. It sets aside at least $400 million annually from the Global Health Programs account to fund health training, medical resources, and emergency obstetric equipment. The program focuses on equipping local providers and faith-based partnerships to handle the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths and complications. Additionally, the legislation provides nutritional and health education for mothers and children during the first 1,000 days of life, while promoting natural fertility methods and father involvement. Finally, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of these funds for abortion or abortion-related services and mandates regular reporting to Congress on the program's effectiveness.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill provides extensive nutritional resources and health education during the critical first 1,000 days of life to reduce child mortality and stunting.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The legislation explicitly targets low- and lower-middle-income countries and under-resourced populations experiencing high mortality rates.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill significantly expands training, medical resources, and emergency obstetric equipment for local healthcare providers in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
The opposite
Does this make abortion easier to get?-7
The legislation explicitly prohibits the use of program funds for abortion or abortion-related services.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill allocates at least $400 million annually from existing Global Health Programs accounts for maternal and child health initiatives.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Training and Medical Resources for Local Providers: Section 3 and Section 4(b) establish training and provide emergency obstetric equipment to local healthcare providers like midwives, physicians, and community health workers to prevent and manage leading causes of maternal and perinatal death. This is positive because it directly targets treatable conditions like postpartum hemorrhage and preeclampsia, helping to save the lives of mothers and infants in under-resourced settings.
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Nutrition and Health Support for the First 1,000 Days: Section 4(b)(6) provides nutritional and health education for mothers and supplies nutritional resources for mothers and children from conception to two years of age. This provision is positive as it aims to reduce child malnutrition, stunting, and early childhood illness during a critical developmental window.
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Support for Fathers' Involvement: Section 4(b)(8) and Section 5(b)(7) promote increasing fathers' support and involvement in the care of mothers and children. This can be considered positive because increased paternal engagement is correlated with higher prenatal care utilization, enhanced skilled birth attendance, and improved neonatal survival.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction on Abortion Services: Section 5(a) and Section 5(b)(3) explicitly state that assistance funds shall not be used for abortion, abortion-related services, or elective abortions. For individuals or groups seeking comprehensive reproductive healthcare that includes abortion services, this restriction may be considered a negative limitation on bodily autonomy and medical care options.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Women+7Good For Young Adults+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Men+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+7Improves International Alliances+4Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+4Improves Religious Freedom+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Abortion Access-7
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 12/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida