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US HR8664

Atrocity Accountability Act


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Introduced
08/05/2022
In Committee
08/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to review security assist- ance provided to certain countries identified as being at risk for the commission of atrocities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Atrocity Accountability Act, requires the Secretary of Defense to review the security assistance provided to countries identified as being at risk for the commission of atrocities. The review will assess the risks associated with providing weapons, security cooperation programs, and assistance to the governments of these countries, with respect to atrocities, conflict, violence, and other forms of instability. If the Secretary determines that the Department of Defense should stop or change the security assistance to a country, the Secretary must submit notice of this determination to the relevant congressional committees.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 08/05/2022)

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