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Expanding Congressional Oversight of Foreign Military Aid and Human Rights Vetting.

This bill expands the list of Congressional committees that must be notified about decisions regarding foreign security assistance, specifically under the Leahy Laws, which prohibit aid to units involved in gross human rights violations. This change means more members of Congress will have insight into how taxpayer money is spent on supporting foreign forces, increasing scrutiny and accountability for human rights standards abroad. This enhances oversight of public spending and adherence to international standards.
Key points
Adds the House Oversight Committee and the Senate Homeland Security Committee to the list of bodies informed about security assistance decisions.
Strengthens Congressional oversight to ensure U.S. military aid does not go to foreign units that violate human rights, increasing transparency in public spending.
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Print number: 118_HR_9507
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Process start date: 2024-09-09