H.R.624: Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 30, 2015
  • Latest Major Action March 17, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

68 (40 Democrats, 28 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Directs the President to impose U.S. entry and property sanctions against any foreign person (or entity) who: is responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, or other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in any foreign country, especially those persons seeking to expose illegal activity carried out by government officials, or to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.R.624.

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 17, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Feb. 11, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jan. 30, 2015
Referred to House Judiciary
Jan. 30, 2015
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
Jan. 30, 2015

Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

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