HR 8333
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 12, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act
This bill prohibits, with some exceptions, the Department of Defense (DOD) from providing certain support to forces (e.g., foreign forces or irregular forces) engaged in U.S. special operations if DOD has credible information that the force in question has committed a gross violation of human rights.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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