House Bill 7314
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 13, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7314
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Guatemala Rule of Law Accountability Act
This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons that are responsible for, or have facilitated, corruption or narcotics trafficking relating to the government of Guatemala. It also directs the Department of State to issue regulations establishing that certain aid provided to the government of Guatemala may be recovered if used for purposes other than those for which it was provided.
December 13, 2018
12/13/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
12/13/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:47 PM