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- H.R.8313
H.R.8313: Philippine Human Rights Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 17, 2020
Bill Summary
Philippine Human Rights Act This bill imposes limitations on providing assistance to the police or military of the Philippines. No federal funds may be used to provide such assistance until the Philippines government has taken certain actions, including (1) investigating and successfully prosecuting members of its military and police forces who have violated human rights, (2) withdrawing the military from domestic policing activities, and (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Susan Wild (D-Pa.) |