U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5565: Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A BILL To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) Abortion is a critical component of sexual and reproductive health care and should be accessible and affordable for all people. (2) All people have the right to make their own choices about their sexual and reproductive health, and to access quality and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including family planning and abortion care. International agreements have recognized reproductive rights for over 30 years. (3) Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that when people, including young women and adolescent girls, gender nonconforming individuals, and transgender men, are able to control their reproductive lives, there are enormous social and economic benefits, not just for the individual and their family, but for entire communities. Countries that prioritize reproductive health rights, justice, and human rights are more likely to have better overall health among their population. (4) Abortion is safe, but without accessible and legal care, people risk their lives to end their pregnancies. At least 20,000 people in low- and middle-income countries die every year as …
Sponsors
- Booker, Cory (D) · primary sponsor
- Smith, Tina (D)
- Hirono, Mazie (D)
- Duckworth, Tammy (D)
- Blumenthal, Richard (D)
- Padilla, Alex (D, SD-CA)
- Schatz, Brian (D)
- Warren, Elizabeth (D)
- Rosen, Jacky (D)
- Murray, Patty (D)
- Merkley, Jeff (D, SD-OR)
- Gillibrand, Kirsten (D)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is SB5565?
- SB5565 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026.
- What does SB5565 do?
- In its own words: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5565?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5565?
- Booker, Cory (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5565?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5565
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