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US S1591
US S1591TRAP Act of 2021 Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2021
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Introduced
05/12/2021
05/12/2021
In Committee
05/12/2021
05/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To counter efforts by foreign governments to pursue, harass, or otherwise persecute individuals for political and other unlawful motives overseas, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2021 (TRAP Act of 2021), aims to address the abuse of INTERPOL (the International Criminal Police Organization) by some member countries for politically motivated or other unlawful purposes. It sets out a policy for the U.S. to promote reforms within INTERPOL to enhance transparency and ensure its operations align with its constitution, particularly on respecting human rights. The bill also requires a report on how INTERPOL is being misused and a strategy to improve interagency coordination to identify and address such abuse. Importantly, it prohibits U.S. government agencies from relying solely on INTERPOL communications to arrest, remove, or restrict the freedom of individuals without independent evidence and proper legal procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Roger Wicker (R)*,
Ben Cardin (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Ed Markey (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 05/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1591/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1591/BILLS-117s1591is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1591/BILLS-117s1591is.pdf.pdf |
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