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A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
2/5/2024, 5:45 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 540
Bill 118 sres 540 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that calls for the collection of information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices. The resolution is in accordance with section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which requires the US government to monitor and report on human rights conditions in countries receiving foreign assistance.
The resolution specifically requests that the Secretary of State provide detailed information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices, including any violations of internationally recognized human rights standards. This information will be used to assess the impact of US foreign assistance on human rights in Azerbaijan and to determine whether any changes or adjustments to US policy towards the country are necessary.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting and protecting human rights around the world, and recognizes the role that the US government plays in advancing these values through its foreign assistance programs. By requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices, the resolution aims to ensure that US foreign assistance is being used in a way that upholds and promotes human rights in the country. Overall, Bill 118 sres 540 is a non-partisan effort to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its human rights practices and to ensure that US foreign assistance is being used in a way that aligns with American values and principles.
The resolution specifically requests that the Secretary of State provide detailed information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices, including any violations of internationally recognized human rights standards. This information will be used to assess the impact of US foreign assistance on human rights in Azerbaijan and to determine whether any changes or adjustments to US policy towards the country are necessary.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting and protecting human rights around the world, and recognizes the role that the US government plays in advancing these values through its foreign assistance programs. By requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices, the resolution aims to ensure that US foreign assistance is being used in a way that upholds and promotes human rights in the country. Overall, Bill 118 sres 540 is a non-partisan effort to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its human rights practices and to ensure that US foreign assistance is being used in a way that aligns with American values and principles.
Congressional Summary of SRES 540
This resolution requests the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights in the region, an assessment of whether circumstances exist that necessitate a continuation of security assistance for Azerbaijan, and an assessment of whether ethnic cleansing or genocidal acts have taken or are taking place in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 540
Bill SRES 540 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill SRES 540 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2024. Bill SRES 540's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S348) as of February 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 540
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 540
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 540
A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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