This bill directs the Department of State to provide assistance to civil society organizations in Turkey that (1) work to secure the release of prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in Turkey, or (2) provide support and post-incarceration assistance for such prisoners.
Bill 117 HR 4546, also known as the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote human rights in Turkey by addressing various issues such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the treatment of minority groups.
The bill calls for the US government to take a number of actions in order to promote human rights in Turkey. This includes urging the Turkish government to release political prisoners, protect the rights of journalists and media outlets, and ensure the safety and security of minority groups such as the Kurds and Armenians.
Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to provide support to civil society organizations in Turkey that are working to promote human rights and democracy. This support may include funding, training, and technical assistance.
Overall, the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021 aims to hold the Turkish government accountable for its human rights record and to support efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the country. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
This bill directs the Department of State to provide assistance to civil society organizations in Turkey that (1) work to secure the release of prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in Turkey, or (2) provide support and post-incarceration assistance for such prisoners.
Bill 117 HR 4546, also known as the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote human rights in Turkey by addressing various issues such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the treatment of minority groups.
The bill calls for the US government to take a number of actions in order to promote human rights in Turkey. This includes urging the Turkish government to release political prisoners, protect the rights of journalists and media outlets, and ensure the safety and security of minority groups such as the Kurds and Armenians.
Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to provide support to civil society organizations in Turkey that are working to promote human rights and democracy. This support may include funding, training, and technical assistance.
Overall, the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021 aims to hold the Turkish government accountable for its human rights record and to support efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the country. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo assist those subject to politically motivated charges in Turkey, and for other purposes.
Official Title as IntroducedTo assist those subject to politically motivated charges in Turkey, and for other purposes.
Display TitleTurkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as IntroducedTurkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of State to provide assistance to civil society organizations in Turkey that (1) work to secure the release of prisoners of conscience and political prisone...
rs in Turkey, or (2) provide support and post-incarceration assistance for such prisoners.
Latest Action7/20/2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ...