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Introduced
02/12/2020
02/12/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign countries that are in violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law, and for other purposes. This bill imposes certain sanctions on countries that violate international human rights law or international humanitarian law. Specifically, the bill prohibits the provision of security assistance to, the sale or commercial export of arms to, or the exchange of law enforcement with a foreign country that has committed genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes. The bill also establishes the U.S. Commission on Atrocity Accountability and Human Rights to review such violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law and to make policy recommendations with respect to the imposition of sanctions for such violations.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act, imposes certain sanctions on countries that violate international human rights law or international humanitarian law. Specifically, it prohibits the provision of security assistance, arms sales, and law enforcement exchanges with foreign countries that have committed genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes. The bill also establishes the U.S. Commission on Atrocity Accountability and Human Rights to review such violations and make policy recommendations on the imposition and termination of sanctions. The sanctions can be lifted if the foreign country takes measures to prosecute perpetrators, provide reparations to victims, and implement reforms to prevent future abuses.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5880/all-info | 02/13/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5880/BILLS-116hr5880ih.pdf | 02/21/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5880/BILLS-116hr5880ih.pdf.pdf | 02/21/2020 |
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