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Upholding Human Rights Abroad: New Rules for Special Operations Support

This act introduces new rules for supporting foreign forces in combating terrorism. Before providing support, the U.S. government must thoroughly review whether these forces have violated human rights. The goal is to ensure that American funds do not go to groups responsible for serious abuses.
Key points
Prohibition on supporting units or individuals who have committed gross human rights violations, unless extraordinary circumstances exist or the country has taken corrective steps.
Requirement to consider the human rights records of foreign forces before providing them with support.
Introduction of human rights training for supported units and mechanisms for investigating allegations of violations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4506
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2022-07-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4506.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibition on supporting units or individuals who have committed gross human rights violations, unless extraordinary circumstances exist or the country has taken corrective steps.
  • Requirement to consider the human rights records of foreign forces before providing them with support.
  • Introduction of human rights training for supported units and mechanisms for investigating allegations of violations.
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 Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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.

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