Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2023
This bill requires the U.S. President to identify Cambodian officials responsible for suppressing democracy and human rights, and impose sanctions including asset blocking and visa restrictions. It mandates a report on China's military activities at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base and Dara Sakor Airport. The bill establishes conditions for suspending sanctions if Cambodia makes progress on democratic reforms, including releasing political prisoners and dropping politically motivated charges. It directly affects Cambodian officials involved in human rights abuses and impacts U.S. policy toward Cambodia's democratic development.
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Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jul 14, 2023
Last action Jul 14, 2023
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Jul 14, 2023
Committee
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.
lower
Jul 14, 2023
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Lori Trahan
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
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