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Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4546
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 4546
Turkey 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 prisoners in Turkey, or (2) provide support and post-incarceration assistance for such prisoners.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4546
Bill HR 4546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4546 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4546's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of July 20, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4546
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4546
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Foreign loans and debt
- Foreign property
- Human rights
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Judges
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Lawyers and legal services
- Licensing and registrations
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Multilateral development programs
- News media and reporting
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Protest and dissent
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Sanctions
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Terrorism
- Trade restrictions
- Turkey
- Visas and passports
- War and emergency powers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4546
To assist those subject to politically motivated charges in Turkey, and for other purposes.
Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021
Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4546
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