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No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1129

Bill 118 s 1129, also known as the No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent the United States from providing any form of relief or assistance to individuals or entities that are known to be allies of dictators.

The bill aims to hold accountable those who support and enable dictators around the world by cutting off any financial or material support that they may receive from the US government. This includes sanctions, restrictions on trade, and other measures designed to isolate and punish those who prop up authoritarian regimes.

The No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023 is seen as a way to promote democracy and human rights on a global scale by targeting those who enable and benefit from oppressive regimes. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for the US to take a strong stance against dictatorships and their allies in order to uphold American values and principles. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on diplomatic relations and the effectiveness of such measures in promoting democracy. They argue that cutting off assistance to allies of dictators could have unintended consequences and may not necessarily lead to positive change in the countries affected. Overall, the No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of support for authoritarian regimes. It remains to be seen how the bill will be received in Congress and what its ultimate impact will be on US foreign policy.

Current Status of Bill S 1129

Bill S 1129 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1129 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1129's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1129

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1129

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1129

No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023
No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act of 2023
A bill to revoke the visas of, and impose visa restrictions on, certain individuals located in the United States and abroad who are associated with regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Bolivia, and for other purposes.

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