S 4506 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act

Introduced 2022-07-12· Sponsored by Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(2022-07-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]VT
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]IL