No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund

# Summary: No Taxpayer Funding for the U.N. Population Fund (HR 699) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would stop the U.S. government from sending money to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a U.N. agency that provides sexual and reproductive health services globally. If passed, no federal funds could be used for direct or indirect contributions to this organization. **Who It Affects** The bill would impact U.S.

taxpayers (by redirecting federal spending), the UNFPA itself (by cutting its U.S. funding), and potentially millions of people in developing countries who receive family planning, maternal health, and other reproductive health services through UNFPA programs. **Current Status** HR 699 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) in the 119th Congress. The UNFPA has historically been a point of political disagreement, with some lawmakers viewing it as appropriate international health assistance and others opposing U.S. funding based on their views on abortion and family planning programs.