Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026

This bill would block U.S. military financing, arms sales, and other security aid to the Government of Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies that Turkey has reduced political prisoners, stopped misusing counterterrorism and disinformation laws, is complying with European human rights court rulings, and has stopped targeting critics abroad. The Secretary of State could waive this limit case by case for vital national security reasons. The bill would also require the State Department to fund groups working to free political prisoners in Turkey, send U.S. staff to observe certain trials, expand support for independent media and civil society in Turkey, and report to Congress each year for 5 years. It also states Congress's view that the President should consider sanctions and visa restrictions on Turkish officials tied to human rights abuses.

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• Dina Titus Democrat sponsor
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