HR 5629
Safeguard act of 2021
Safeguard Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2021 (SAFEGUARD Act) aims to strengthen the U.S. government’s consideration of human rights when exporting defense articles and services. It prohibits arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes, requires human rights assessments in arms export decisions, and enhances congressional oversight of these sales. The bill also establishes stricter requirements for ensuring that U.S. arms are not used to violate international law or human rights and mandates improved end-use monitoring.
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
Albio Sires
Andy Levin
Dean Phillips
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