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Introduced
05/26/2025
05/26/2025
In Committee
05/26/2025
05/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds to pay foreign governments and entities for the detention of certain individuals.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the SAFE Act (Stop Aid for Foreign Expulsion Act), aims to prevent the U.S. government from spending federal funds to pay foreign governments, agencies, or entities for detaining individuals if a U.S. court has determined that the detention violates U.S. laws. The bill defines a "foreign entity" as any organization not established under U.S. or U.S. jurisdiction laws. By implementing this prohibition, the legislation seeks to ensure that U.S. taxpayer money cannot be used to support detention practices that have been legally deemed unlawful by the U.S. judicial system. The bill appears to be a measure designed to promote accountability and prevent potential human rights violations by restricting financial support for foreign detention activities that do not meet U.S. legal standards.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3615/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3615/BILLS-119hr3615ih.pdf |
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