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US Support for Rule of Law in Guatemala: Combating Corruption and Crime.

This resolution urges the United States to support the rule of law in Guatemala. It aims to combat corruption, organized crime, and attacks on justice operators, journalists, and human rights defenders. These actions may indirectly affect regional stability, which could be relevant to US citizens in the context of foreign policy and migration.
Key points
The US condemns attacks on judges, prosecutors, journalists, and human rights defenders in Guatemala.
Calls for withholding financial aid and training for Guatemalan security forces if they fail to combat corruption and human rights abuses.
The US will seek to freeze assets of individuals responsible for corruption and human rights violations in Guatemala.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1481
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Process start date: 2022-11-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Urging United States policy toward Guatemala to support the rule of law and address challenges of kleptocracy, organized crime, private and public sector corruption, illicit campaign financing, criminalization of and attacks on justice operators, journalists, and human rights defenders, and restrictions resulting in the closure of civic space.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1481.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US condemns attacks on judges, prosecutors, journalists, and human rights defenders in Guatemala.
  • Calls for withholding financial aid and training for Guatemalan security forces if they fail to combat corruption and human rights abuses.
  • The US will seek to freeze assets of individuals responsible for corruption and human rights violations in Guatemala.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security Migration