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Prohibiting Funding for Foreign Detentions Violating US Law

This bill aims to stop taxpayer money from being used to pay foreign governments or entities for detaining individuals if a U.S. court has determined such detention violates U.S. law. This means federal funds cannot be used to support actions that infringe upon rights recognized by U.S. courts, potentially impacting how the U.S. government collaborates with other countries on migration and security issues.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds from being used to pay foreign governments or entities for detaining individuals if a U.S. court finds the detention violates U.S. law.
Ensures federal funds do not support actions that violate U.S. legal standards, particularly concerning detentions abroad.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3615
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Process start date: 2025-05-26