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Support for victims of human rights violations in international financial institution projects.

This act aims to ensure that international financial institutions, like the World Bank, are held accountable for human rights violations stemming from projects they finance. Citizens harmed by such projects may receive support in obtaining reparations and justice, and future projects will need to include human rights risk assessments.
Key points
Mandates international financial institutions to prevent human rights violations in their projects.
Establishes mechanisms for victims of human rights violations to seek reparations and legal support.
Requires the creation of a reparations fund, financed by institutions, to compensate affected individuals.
Prohibits the U.S. from voting for projects that fail to assess human rights risks or are in countries obstructing UN human rights efforts.
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Print number: 117_HR_9620
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Process start date: 2022-12-20