118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1433 — Philippine Human Rights Act

“To suspend the provision of security assistance to the Philippines until the Government of the Philippines has made certain reforms to the military and police forces, and for other purposes.”

International affairs

Introduced Mar 7, 2023

Last action Mar 7, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 7, 2023

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Referred

Mar 7, 2023

Financial Services · Foreign Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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) establishing that it effectively protects the rights of journalists, civil society activists, and certain other groups. The President shall also direct U.S. representatives at multilateral development banks to vote against providing loans to the police or military of the Philipp...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Mar 7, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 7, 2023

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.

Mar 7, 2023