HR 7774 United States House · 118th Congress

Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act of 2024

This bill requires U.S. agencies to assess foreign military units' human rights records before providing certain types of support, particularly for counterterrorism operations. It mandates vetting for serious human rights abuses, provides human rights training to recipient units, and establishes a funding ban on support for units with credible evidence of gross violations (with limited waivers for emergencies or corrective actions). The law directly affects foreign forces, irregular groups, or individuals receiving U.S. military support under specific authorities. Key provisions include new reporting requirements for the Secretary of Defense and collaboration with the State Department to ensure human rights considerations are integrated into support decisions.
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Introduced Mar 21, 2024 Last action Mar 21, 2024
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