# Plain Language Summary: Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2022

This bill directs the U.S. government to make abortion access a priority in its international health and development programs. Specifically, it requires the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to include abortion services as part of their global health initiatives and to remove any restrictions that currently prevent American foreign aid money from being used to support abortion care in other countries.

Currently, U.S. law includes what's called the "Mexico City Policy," which prohibits federal funding for international organizations that provide abortion services or even information about abortion. This bill would essentially reverse that policy for health aid programs. It means that when the U.S. provides health assistance to developing countries—whether through clinics, hospitals, or health organizations—that assistance could now include abortion services and counseling. The bill treats abortion the same way it treats other reproductive health services like contraception and prenatal care.

The practical effect is that American taxpayer money designated for international health programs could now flow to organizations that provide abortion services abroad. This would apply to U.S. health initiatives in countries around the world. The bill frames this as a healthcare equity issue, arguing that abortion should be considered essential healthcare just like any other medical service. Those who support it believe it expands healthcare access for women in developing nations, while those opposed argue it uses American funds to support practices that conflict with their values.

Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2022

Booker, Cory A.

Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the use of certain foreign assistance funds to provide comprehensive reproductive health care services in developing countries, including abortion services, training, and equipment.