What does Preamble of Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The proposed amendment would require a section on reproductive rights to be included in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 5, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to reproductive rights as human rights, referencing international agreements like the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It highlights recommendations from General comment No. 36 (2018) on article 6 of the ICCPR, emphasizing access to information, contraception, and safe abortion access when necessary. The findings reference the World Health Organization (WHO) Abortion Care Guidelines (2022), advocating for decriminalization, repeal of restrictive laws, and ensuring abortion access without authorization. The text identifies reproductive coercion as a violation of human rights. It notes that LGBTQI+ individuals and people with disabilities face barriers to reproductive health services and have historically been subjected to coercive practices. The section criticizes the Department of State's removal of the reproductive rights subsection from Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. It expresses concern that dismantling USAID would negatively impact global reproductive health outcomes and disrupt funding for essential services.

What does ANNUAL COUNTRY REPORTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES. of Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require inclusion of the status of reproductive rights in Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The reports must describe policies related to contraception access, safe pregnancy and childbirth, treatment of sexually transmitted infections, and access to abortion services. The reports will also detail rates and causes of pregnancy-related injuries and deaths, including those due to unsafe abortions. The reports must address discrimination, coercion, and violence related to reproductive health care, including instances affecting women, girls, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. The reports will assess access to family planning services, barriers individuals face, and government actions to address denials. The reports will also examine disparities in access to reproductive health services based on various marginalized identities. The Secretary of State and other officials are required to consult with civil society organizations, local NGOs, and relevant U.S. government agencies when preparing these reports.

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Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025

Last updated: 8/5/2025 · Introduced: 8/5/2025

Author: Julie Johnson (D-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that the State Department's Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices include a dedicated section detailing the status of reproductive rights in each country.
The reports will cover a range of reproductive health issues, including access to contraception, safe childbirth, treatment of STIs, abortion services, and related discrimination and violence.
To ensure comprehensive reporting, the Secretary of State must consult with civil society organizations, local NGOs, and relevant U.S. government agencies during report preparation.

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