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Global Magnitsky Act: Extending Human Rights Sanctions

This act extends the ability to impose sanctions on individuals responsible for human rights violations worldwide. This means the U.S. government can continue to freeze assets and deny visas to those who commit serious human rights abuses. The aim is to promote global security and justice, impacting international stability.
Key points
The act extends the sunset date for human rights sanctions to December 31, 2034.
Sanctions include asset freezes and visa bans for individuals responsible for gross human rights violations.
The goal is to strengthen U.S. tools in combating global human rights abuses.
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Print number: 117_S_3924
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-03-24