What does NULLIFYING CERTAIN RULES RELATING TO FOREIGN ASSISTANCE. of Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act do?

This section nullifies specific final rules issued by the Department of State. The rules being nullified relate to 'Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance,' 'Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance Rules,' and 'Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance.' Federal departments and agencies are prohibited from implementing, administering, enforcing, proposing, finalizing, or enforcing these rules or substantially similar rules. The nullified rules are treated as if they never took effect. The rules were published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2026.

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Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

Q: What does Preamble of Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act do?

This bill aims to nullify certain rules related to foreign assistance. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act.

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/29/2026

Author: Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill nullifies three final rules issued by the Department of State concerning 'Protecting Life,' 'Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology,' and 'Combating Gender Ideology' in foreign assistance.
Federal agencies are prohibited from implementing, enforcing, or proposing rules substantially similar to the nullified regulations.
The bill retroactively treats the nullified rules, published in January 2026, as if they never took effect.

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