Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 24, 2020International Affairs
S. 4712
SAFEGUARD Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 24, 2020)
Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2020 or the SAFEGUARD Act
This bill establishes specified measures, such as the prohibition of arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes, to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights.
What just happenedSep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 D
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- Introduced in SenateSep 24, 2020
- Sep 24, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Sep 24, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate