Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act aims to hold accountable individuals and entities in Pakistan responsible for undermining democratic processes and human rights. It directs the President to identify officials and entities involved in abuses, and authorizes the imposition of sanctions similar to those under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The bill also reaffirms U.S. support for democracy in Pakistan and calls for the government to uphold human rights and the rule of law.
Key provisions
- Identifies senior officials in Pakistan’s government, military, or security forces responsible for human rights violations related to undermining democracy.
- Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on these individuals and entities, mirroring the Global Magnitsky Act.
- Requires the President to report to Congress on identified individuals and entities.
- Exempts certain humanitarian assistance transactions from sanctions.
- Excludes sanctions from intelligence, law enforcement, and national security activities.
- Defines ‘appropriate congressional committees’ for reporting purposes.
- Sets a sunset date for the Act’s provisions.
Who is affected
- Government officials in Pakistan
- Military and security forces in Pakistan
- Entities owned or controlled by Pakistani officials
- Citizens of Pakistan
- U.S. individuals and entities subject to sanctions
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