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Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act

Introduced: December 13, 2018 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 13, 2018
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Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons that are responsible for, or have facilitated, corruption or narcotics trafficking relating to the government of Guatemala. It also directs the Department of State to issue regulations establishing that certain aid provided to the government of Guatemala may be recovered if used for purposes other than those for which it was provided.

What's happening now December 13, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7314: Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7314/
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"H.R. 7314: Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7314/.
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H.R. 7314, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-7314/.
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