Rep. Sara Jacobs, Sen. Chris Van Hollen Reintroduce Bill to Expand Human Rights Vetting in Security Cooperation Programs
March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced legislation to close loopholes in Leahy Law that allow up to $120 million per year in security assistance to go unvetted for human rights violations. The Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act would prohibit U.S. funds or support for units or individuals that have committed gross human rights violations or violations of internat . . .
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced legislation to close loopholes in Leahy Law that allow up to $120 million per year in security assistance to go unvetted for human rights violations. The Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act would prohibit U.S. funds or support for units or individuals that have committed gross human rights violations or violations of internat . . .