1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated October 4, 2021U.S. Global Family Planning and Reproductive Health Programs: Funding Trends and Issues for CongressThe United States is the largest global donor of international family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) assistance, supporting programs in
2、 40 countries. In recent years, Congress has appropriated approximately $575 million annually in funds for bilateral FP/RH assistance. Key issues for the 117th Congress include debate over the merits of U.S. support for these activities, funding levels, statutory limitations of FP/RH assistance, and
3、 emerging global challenges that may affect access to FP/RH services. Background Some U.S. international family planning activities originated prior to 1965. Following enactment of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), Congress authorized research on family planning issues, among other topics. B
4、eginning in 1965, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) started contraceptive distribution programs. These programs evolved over time to also address reproductive health issues, including female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and obstetric fistula prevention and care. U.S. global
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