Bill · S. 3393· Senate(119-S-3393)
Support UNFPA Funding Act
- Introduced
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Support UNFPA Funding Act is a bill designed to authorize contributions to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It seeks to provide $74,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the organization's core functions. These functions include ending preventable maternal deaths, addressing the unmet need for contraceptives, and ending gender-based violence. The bill also aims to halt harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation. Additionally, the funding supports humanitarian efforts in areas affected by natural disasters or armed conflict.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would women be better off under this?+10
The bill is specifically designed to end preventable maternal deaths, gender-based violence, and promote reproductive autonomy for women.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+9
The bill targets gender-based violence, female genital mutilation, and maternal mortality to improve the status of women.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill provides funding for life-saving sexual and reproductive health services, maternal care, and family planning globally.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maternal and Child Health: The bill supports efforts to end preventable maternal deaths and provides services for safe baby deliveries (Section 2, Paragraph 2 & 9; Section 4, Paragraph (c)(1)(A)).
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Access to Family Planning: Funding is authorized to address the unmet need for contraceptives and promote voluntary family planning (Section 2, Paragraph 2 & 10; Section 4, Paragraph (c)(1)(B)).
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Protection from Violence and Harmful Practices: The bill targets the end of gender-based violence, child marriage, and female genital mutilation (Section 2, Paragraph 2 & 10; Section 4, Paragraph (c)(1)(C) & (D)).
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Humanitarian Aid and Stability: The act supports national security and humanitarian efforts by providing services in areas where infrastructure has been destroyed by natural disasters or armed conflict (Section 2, Paragraph 7 & 8; Section 4, Paragraph (c)(1)(E)).
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Economic and Global Stability: Providing access to reproductive health care is described as a way to enhance women's economic participation, reduce poverty, and contribute to global stability (Section 3, Paragraph 1 & 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Funding Location: The bill explicitly prohibits the authorization of funding for any programs in China (Section 4, Paragraph (b)).
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 Women+10Good For Children+7Good For Low Income Households+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+9Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+7Improves International Alliances+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Jacky RosenDemocrat · Nevada
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont