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Suspension of US Aid to Philippines Over Human Rights Concerns

This bill proposes to suspend U.S. security assistance to the Philippines until the Philippine government implements reforms to its military and police forces to protect human rights. Citizens might indirectly feel the effects if this impacts regional stability or international relations.
Key points
The U.S. will suspend military and police aid to the Philippines, including equipment and training.
The U.S. President is instructed to vote against loans to the Philippine police and military from multilateral development banks.
Aid will resume once the Philippines demonstrates it has prosecuted human rights violators, withdrawn military from domestic policing, and protected civil liberties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1433
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Philippine Human Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1433.

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 2023-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. will suspend military and police aid to the Philippines, including equipment and training.
  • The U.S. President is instructed to vote against loans to the Philippine police and military from multilateral development banks.
  • Aid will resume once the Philippines demonstrates it has prosecuted human rights violators, withdrawn military from domestic policing, and protected civil liberties.
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. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7].

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 2025-12-24.

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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