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This bill establishes a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers, who will be appointed by the President and have the rank of ambassador, reporting directly to the Secretary of State. The Special Envoy's primary responsibilities include investigating deaths or detentions of aid workers during humanitarian missions, advocating for better coordination between humanitarian missions and security forces, and promoting best practices to protect aid workers' safety. The bill requires the Special Envoy to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the working environment in conflict areas, security challenges faced by humanitarian organizations, the effectiveness of UN humanitarian coordination efforts, and the amount of US humanitarian assistance distributed. Additionally, the bill creates an Aid Worker Independent Inquiry Group to investigate deaths or detentions of aid workers, composed of representatives from various federal agencies. The bill also introduces a prohibition on security assistance and defense articles to foreign countries that have unlawfully killed or fatally injured humanitarian aid workers, unless they demonstrate sufficient investigation and corrective actions. The legislation defines key terms such as "aid worker" and "active humanitarian aid mission" and establishes a framework for protecting and supporting humanitarian workers operating internationally.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4303/all-info