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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Edward J. Markey

Democrat · MA · Senator

Votes with party: 67.0% (321 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (35)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2025-12-10

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Previously

Foreign Relations CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-10
Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2025-12-10

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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Subjects

International Affairs

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