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US HR7025

US HR7025
Advancing Human Rights-Centered International Conservation Act of 2022


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Introduced
03/09/2022
In Committee
06/15/2022
Crossed Over
07/20/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To prohibit the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service from funding entities that commit, fund, or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service from funding entities that commit, fund, or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights. It defines key terms such as "covered recipient" (any entity receiving funding for international activities), "gross violation of internationally recognized human rights," and "unit of a foreign security force." The bill requires the Director to establish procedures to avoid funding such entities, including conducting risk assessments and vetting foreign security forces. It also mandates covered recipients to implement social safeguard plans, report on allegations of human rights violations, and comply with audits and investigations. The bill provides for administrative actions and remedies if violations are found.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 07/20/2022)

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