S 4712
116th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
Licensing and registrations
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
SAFEGUARD Act
Introduced: September 24, 2020
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2020 or the SAFEGUARD Act
This bill establishes specified measures, such as the prohibition of arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes, to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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