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S. 4712

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A bill to enhance the consideration of human rights in arms exports.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
September 24, 2020
Cosponsors (4)
4D 0R
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Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2020 or the SAFEGUARD Act This bill establishes specified measures, such as the prohibition of arms sales to countries committing genocide or war crimes, to prevent the sale, export, or transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries for use in violation of international humanitarian law or internationally recognized human rights.

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