HR 4405 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-04-19· Sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2012-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to publish and update a list of each person the Secretary has reason to believe: (1) is responsible for the detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, participated in related liability concealment efforts, financially benefited from Sergei Magnitsky's detention, abuse, or death, or was involved in the criminal conspiracy uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky; or (2) is responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other human rights violations committed against individuals seeking to expose illegal activity carried out by Russian officials, or against persons seeking to promote human rights and freedoms. Makes an alien on such list ineligible to enter or be admitted to the United States. Revokes any visa issued for such person. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such prohibition if in the U.S. national security interest. Requires congressional notification of any such waiver. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to freeze and prohibit U.S. property transactions of an individual who is on the list or who acts as an agent for a listed individual. Authorizes the Secretary to waive such actions …

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H.R. 4405, Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012

Jun 29, 2012

As reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 7, 2012

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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans