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Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023

3/6/2024, 4:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2885

Bill 118 hr 2885, also known as the Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing human rights issues in Ukraine. The bill focuses on promoting and protecting the rights of individuals in Ukraine, particularly in the areas of freedom of speech, assembly, and association.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a framework for monitoring and reporting on human rights violations in Ukraine. This includes requiring the US government to regularly assess the human rights situation in Ukraine and report on any violations to Congress. Additionally, the bill calls for the US government to work with international partners to address human rights abuses in Ukraine and support efforts to promote democracy and the rule of law in the country.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions aimed at supporting civil society organizations in Ukraine that are working to promote human rights and democracy. This includes providing funding and technical assistance to these organizations to help them carry out their work effectively. Overall, the Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023 seeks to strengthen US support for human rights in Ukraine and promote democracy and the rule of law in the country. By monitoring human rights violations, supporting civil society organizations, and working with international partners, the bill aims to help improve the human rights situation in Ukraine and support the Ukrainian people in their quest for freedom and democracy.

Congressional Summary of HR 2885

Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023

This bill requires the President and the Department of State to provide Congress with certain information related to the conflict in Ukraine.

The bill requires the President to determine, within 60 days of receiving a request from Congress, whether a person (individual or entity) described in the request meets the criteria to be subject to a sanctions law that targets those who commit serious human rights abuses in territory forcibly occupied by Russia. The President must submit a report to Congress stating whether the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions on any person described in such a request.


Current Status of Bill HR 2885

Bill HR 2885 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2885 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2023.  Bill HR 2885's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 April 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2885

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2885

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Crimes against children
- Crimes against women
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Detention of persons
- Europe
- Human rights
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Militias and paramilitary groups
- Russia
- Sanctions
- Ukraine
- War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2885

Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023
Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023
To amend certain authorities relating to human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine, and for other purposes.

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