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H.R.624: Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2015
Bill Sponsor
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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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Feb. 11, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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Jan. 30, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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Jan. 30, 2015 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Jan. 30, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |