WASHINGTON— Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) and several Subcommittee Republican members are urging the Biden Administration to rejoin the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family. The lawmakers have written a letter to U.S. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken, expressing their concern over the U.S.'s removal from the accord and requesting the U.S. to rejoin the declaration.

"We are concerned by President Biden's decision to remove the United States from this accord that protects fundamental human rights and promotes the well-being of the unborn," wrote the lawmakers in their letter. "Supporting the Geneva Consensus Declaration aligns with the U.S. commitment to safeguard the rights of individuals, foster family values, and promote stewardship of foreign assistance."

The Geneva Consensus Declaration, signed on October 22, 2020, by a coalition of countries, emphasizes the importance of equality under the law for women, upholds the right to life, and affirms that there is no international right to abortion. However, the Biden Administration's U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Geneva has recommended Burkina Faso and the Republic of Benin to withdraw from the Geneva Consensus Declaration.

"The Subcommittee finds the Biden Administration's withdrawal and continuous opposition to this accord appalling, and several of us have co-sponsored legislation urging the United States to rejoin this historic declaration," continued the lawmakers. "We believe that such support will further solidify the United States' dedication to the principles outlined in the declaration and will demonstrate our commitment to collaborating with the international community in promoting the well-being of individuals and families worldwide."

The lawmakers are calling on the Department of State to suspend its practice of recommending other countries remove themselves from the Geneva Consensus Declaration and to take the necessary steps to endorse the declaration once again. Their letter to Secretary Blinken can be read here.

The Geneva Consensus Declaration plays a crucial role in protecting fundamental human rights and promoting the well-being of individuals and families. It is important for the United States to rejoin this accord in order to uphold its commitment to these principles and collaborate with the international community.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://oversight.house.gov/release/grothman-subcommittee-republicans-urge-biden-administration-to-rejoin-geneva-consensus-declaration%EF%BF%BC/