Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 12, 2022International Affairs
H.R. 8333
Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53](D-CA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 D
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- Introduced in HouseJul 12, 2022
- Jul 12, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jul 12, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 12, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House