Understanding the Kemp-Kasten Amendment and Its Impact on UNFPA Funding
This overview discusses the Kemp-Kasten amendment, which restricts U.S. funding to organizations like UNFPA based on their involvement with coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
Summary
The Kemp-Kasten amendment is a significant piece of legislation that prohibits U.S. funding to organizations deemed to support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization.
One of the organizations affected by this amendment is the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), which has faced funding limitations as a result.
The implications of the Kemp-Kasten amendment continue to influence U.S. foreign aid policies and the operations of organizations working in reproductive health.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Kemp-Kasten Amendment | Prohibits U.S. funds to organizations determined to support coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund, which has faced funding restrictions due to the amendment. |
Updates
Update at 20:30 UTC on 2026-04-17
KFF reported This fact sheet provides an overview of the history of the Kemp-Kasten amendment, which states that no U.S. funds may be made available to “any organization or program which, as determined by the president of the United States, supports or.
Sources: KFF