Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 12, 2022International Affairs
S. 4506
Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 12, 2022)
Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act
This bill prohibits, with some exceptions, the Department of Defense (DOD) from providing certain support to forces (e.g., foreign forces or irregular forces) engaged in U.S. special operations if DOD has credible information that the force in question has committed a gross violation of human rights.
What just happenedJul 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in SenateJul 12, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 12, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate