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119-hr-3615119th Congress
SAFE Act
Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would bar federal funds from paying foreign governments or foreign entities to detain people when a U.S. court finds that the detention violates U.S. law. The prohibition would apply to all federal funds, whether obligated or spent directly or indirectly. The text defines a "foreign entity" as an organization not formed under U.S. law and does not include specified exceptions, waivers, or enforcement details in the provided text.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No U.S. funds for unlawful foreign detentions
This bill would bar federal agencies from using any federal funds to pay foreign governments or foreign entities for someone’s detention when a U.S. court has found that detention breaks U.S. law. The ban would cover both direct and indirect payments. A “foreign entity” would mean any group not organized under U.S. or state law. If enacted, this would take effect upon enactment. The text here does not list exceptions.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
NY • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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