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Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023

3/5/2024, 1:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 1320

Bill 118 s 1320, 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 promoting and protecting human rights in Ukraine. The bill focuses on several key areas, including supporting democratic institutions, combating corruption, and addressing human rights abuses in Ukraine.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to support Ukraine's efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions and promote the rule of law. This includes providing assistance to Ukraine in areas such as electoral reform, anti-corruption measures, and judicial independence.

The bill also calls for increased support for civil society organizations in Ukraine, which play a crucial role in advocating for human rights and holding the government accountable. This includes funding for programs that promote freedom of speech, assembly, and association, as well as initiatives to combat discrimination and promote equality. In addition, the bill addresses human rights abuses in Ukraine, including the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country. It calls for increased monitoring of human rights violations, as well as support for efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and provide justice for victims. Overall, the Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023 aims to strengthen US support for human rights in Ukraine and promote stability and democracy in the region. It underscores the importance of upholding human rights principles and values in US foreign policy and reaffirms the United States' commitment to promoting human rights around the world.

Congressional Summary of S 1320

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.

The bill also requires the State Department to include additional information in certain human rights reports to Congress. The additional information concerns human rights abuses committed by Russian forces in Ukraine or against individuals in Ukraine who are forcibly relocated.


Current Status of Bill S 1320

Bill S 1320 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill S 1320 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2023.  Bill S 1320's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of April 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1320

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1320

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 S 1320

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

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