Congressional Arms Trade Measures 2023-2024
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During the 118th U.S. Congress session (2023-2024) members of the House and Senate have and will propose a range of legislation addressing the arms trade, security assistance, and military support. Below are a selection of key resolutions on these topics.*
For a much more complete list, please see the Center for International Policy's Legislative Tracker. If there is legislation you believe should be included, please email us at info@forumarmstrade.org. |
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KEY RESOLUTIONS
Human Rights Record re: Saudi Arabia using 502B - S.R.109 introduced March 15, 2023 (status, text) press release "Murphy, Lee Introduce Privileged Resolution to Require State Department Examination of Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Record" Requesting information on Saudi Arabia’s human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- Suggested resources: How U.S. Congress Can Use Section 502B Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) and Human Rights, Civilian Harm, and Arms Sales: A Primer on U.S. Law and Policy American Bar Association and CIVIC
Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act (SAHRAA) - H.R.1471 introduced March 8, 2023 (text) (status) press release "Rep. Omar Introduces the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act (SAHRAA)" To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign countries that are in violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law, and for other purposes. Creates a bipartisan, independent commission that will be responsible for making recommendations about countries to list and delist under this law.
* The Forum itself does not take positions. This is a public resource meant to draw attention to select legislation but does not indicate endorsement.