Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Expand Human Rights Vetting for Security Cooperation Programs
July 13, 2022
July 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.-53) introduced the Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act, legislation to close loopholes in the Leahy Laws, conduct needed oversight of Pentagon security cooperation programs, and ensure that the United States does not provide security assistance to human rights violators under two key Department of Defense funding authorit . . .
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.-53) introduced the Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act, legislation to close loopholes in the Leahy Laws, conduct needed oversight of Pentagon security cooperation programs, and ensure that the United States does not provide security assistance to human rights violators under two key Department of Defense funding authorit . . .