Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act

House Bill 5880 - Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5880 Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5880

Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act

This bill imposes certain sanctions on countries that violate international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the provision of security assistance to, the sale or commercial export of arms to, or the exchange of law enforcement with a foreign country that has committed genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes.

The bill also establishes the U.S. Commission on Atrocity Accountability and Human Rights to review such violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law and to make policy recommendations with respect to the imposition of sanctions for such violations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5880

Bill HR 5880 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5880 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2020. Bill HR 5880's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5880

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5880

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Congressional oversight

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Human rights

- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

- International law and treaties

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Licensing and registrations

- Military assistance, sales, and agreements

- Sanctions

- Trade restrictions

- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5880

Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act

To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign countries that are in violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law, and for other purposes.

Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act