Number: RL33250
Title: International Population Assistance and Family Planning Programs: Issues for Congress
Authors: Luisa Blanchfield, Analyst in International Relations 
Abstract: On December 26, 2007, the President signed into law H.R. 2764, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (P.L. 110-161), which states that not less than $461 million shall be made available for family planning and reproductive health. The Act also designates $40 million for UNFPA if it is determined eligible under the Kemp-Kasten amendment. On June 26, 2008, the Administration announced that UNFPA was ineligible for FY2008 funding under Kemp-Kasten. The Administration's FY2009 request for bilateral family planning and reproductive health activities totals $327.53 million. The Administration also requested $25 million for UNFPA funding if the organization is deemed eligible under the Kemp-Kasten amendment. The UNFPA funds would be appropriated under the Child Survival and Health Programs account.
Pages: 15
Date: Updated January 13, 2009