New Rules for Monitoring U.S. Arms Use Abroad
This Act establishes the "Silver Shield" program to more closely monitor how partner countries use U.S. defense articles and services. Its goal is to prevent their use in harming civilians or violating human rights, which could lead to a halt in supplies. This gives citizens greater assurance that U.S. military aid is used in accordance with international standards.
Key points
Creation of the "Silver Shield" program to monitor the use of U.S. arms to prevent civilian harm and human rights violations.
Requirement for agreements with partner countries committing not to use U.S. arms to violate international law.
Possibility of halting arms supplies if misuse is found, increasing accountability for military exports.
Introduced
Citizen Poll