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Strengthening Sanctions for Human Rights Abuses and Corruption

This act strengthens the U.S. government's ability to impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses or corruption, including their immediate family members. The goal is to more effectively pursue those who benefit from illicit activities, influencing global ethical standards.
Key points
Expands the definition of persons subject to sanctions to include immediate family members (spouse, parent, sibling, adult child) of sanctioned individuals.
Removes the sunset clause for imposing sanctions, meaning sanctions can be applied indefinitely.
Strengthens provisions related to corruption, including misappropriation of state assets, expropriation of private assets for personal gain, corruption related to government contracts, and bribery.
Requires the U.S. President to regularly share information and sanction-related decisions with like-minded governments that have similar human rights and anti-corruption sanctions programs.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_93
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Reauthorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_93.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expands the definition of persons subject to sanctions to include immediate family members (spouse, parent, sibling, adult child) of sanctioned individuals.
  • Removes the sunset clause for imposing sanctions, meaning sanctions can be applied indefinitely.
  • Strengthens provisions related to corruption, including misappropriation of state assets, expropriation of private assets for personal gain, corruption related to government contracts, and bribery.
  • Requires the U.S. President to regularly share information and sanction-related decisions with like-minded governments that have similar human rights and anti-corruption sanctions programs.
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. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 89.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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