S3426Referred to Committee

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-10
Introduced
35
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
Democrat · MA · Senator
Votes with party: 85.3% (852 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (35)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2025-12-10

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Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish new tools and policies for the U.S. government to respond to human rights violations happening in other countries, likely including sanctions against foreign officials, support for victims, and coordination with international allies. It would affect how the State Department and other agencies work with countries that commit abuses like torture, forced labor, or persecution of religious and ethnic groups. The goal appears to be strengthening America's ability to pressure foreign governments to improve their human rights records and support people suffering under repressive regimes.

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International Affairs
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