Bill would repeal three State Dept. foreign aid rules
In committeeH.R. 8582Latest action
Sponsor: Grace Meng · Representative · NY
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Official title: To nullify certain rules related to foreign assistance.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 8582 would cancel three State Department rules from January 2026 that set restrictions on U.S. foreign aid programs.
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What does this do?
This bill would cancel three federal rules issued by the State Department in January 2026. Those rules placed restrictions on foreign aid related to abortion policies, "discriminatory equity ideology," and "gender ideology." If the bill passes, the rules would be treated as if they never existed, and no agency could enforce them or issue similar rules in their place.
Who does it affect?
This bill affects U.S. agencies that distribute foreign aid, especially the State Department. It also affects foreign organizations and governments that receive U.S. aid and were subject to the canceled rules.
Why does it matter?
If passed, the restrictions those three rules placed on aid recipients would no longer apply. Agencies would also be blocked from creating replacement rules with similar requirements.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 29, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 29, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.