Requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

3/14/2024, 4:05 AM

This resolution requests the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights in the region and an assessment of whether circumstances exist that necessitate a continuation of security assistance for Azerbaijan.

Bill 118 HRES 735, also known as the Requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to gather information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

The bill specifically focuses on section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act, which requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a report on the human rights practices of foreign countries receiving US assistance. Azerbaijan is one such country that receives foreign assistance from the US, and this bill seeks to ensure that the US government is informed about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan.

The bill highlights the importance of promoting and protecting human rights around the world, and emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in US foreign assistance programs. By requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices, the bill aims to hold the Azerbaijani government accountable for any violations of human rights and to ensure that US assistance is not being used to support such violations. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 735 is a non-partisan effort to gather information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices and to uphold the principles of human rights and accountability in US foreign assistance programs.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 735

Introduced on
2023-09-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution requests the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights in the region and an assessment of whether circumstances exist that necessitate a continuation of security assistance for Azerbaijan.

Bill 118 HRES 735, also known as the Requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to gather information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

The bill specifically focuses on section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act, which requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress with a report on the human rights practices of foreign countries receiving US assistance. Azerbaijan is one such country that receives foreign assistance from the US, and this bill seeks to ensure that the US government is informed about the human rights situation in Azerbaijan.

The bill highlights the importance of promoting and protecting human rights around the world, and emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in US foreign assistance programs. By requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices, the bill aims to hold the Azerbaijani government accountable for any violations of human rights and to ensure that US assistance is not being used to support such violations. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 735 is a non-partisan effort to gather information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices and to uphold the principles of human rights and accountability in US foreign assistance programs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRequesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary3/25/2024

This resolution requests the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights i...


Latest Action9/27/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.