Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act

S.J.RES.21: Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Government of Syria to Respond to Use of Chemical Weapons. Sought to ensure that legislation complied with international law, was designed to protect civilians from further harm, and was part of a broader strategy to end the conflict.S.1933 - A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, and for other purposes. S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for the 2014 Fiscal Year SEC. 1233. Prohibition on use of funds to enter into contracts or agreements with Rosoboronexport Access to protection for Syrian refugees. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in Syria. Suspending military assistance to Egypt following the military removal of President Morsi. Promoting U.S. role in opposing restrictions on foreign funding for NGOs in Egypt. Seeking appointment of U.S. ambassador to Egypt. Promoting U.S. leadership in improving respect for human rights in Egypt, with a focus on freedom of expression and religious freedom. U.S. Policy on Russia specifically sought advocacy for the repeal of the Russian anti-gay law, and the law requiring NGOs receiving foreign funding to register as foreign agents, and to eliminate selective enforcement of anti-extremism laws, and to ensure protection from violence for Russian citizens. To prioritize the protection of human rights defenders in Bahrain, and to advocate for the release of political prisoners, and to promote alternative plans for U.S. security if violence intensifies. Confirmation of Sarah Sewall for Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Confirmation of Tom Malinowski for Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Confirmation of Jeh Johnson for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Promoting U.S. role in talks to end conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses.

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Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)