Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10008, the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Dina Titus. The bill aims to promote democracy and human rights in Turkey and hold its government accountable for what the bill describes as political repression, censorship, and violations of international law. It outlines specific findings from Congress regarding the human rights situation in Turkey and establishes a policy for the United States.
The bill's provisions include a "Sense of Congress" on issues like press freedom, internet freedom, and the protection of lawyers and fair trials. It also proposes limitations on certain U.S. security assistance to Turkey, requiring certification from the Secretary of State that Turkey is taking steps to reduce political prisoners, cease misuse of laws against peaceful expression, comply with international court judgments, and stop transnational repression. The bill also allows for potential sanctions on Turkish officials responsible for human rights violations and restricts visas for individuals engaged in extraterritorial counter-dissident activities.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026. It has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and also to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary. For the bill to become law, it must pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10008 do?
- H.R. 10008, the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Dina Titus. The bill aims to promote democracy and human rights in Turkey and hold its government accountable for what the bill describes as political repression, censorship, and violations of international law. It outlines specific findings from Congress regarding the human rights situation in Turkey and establishes a policy for the United States. The bill's provisions include a "Sense of Congress" on issues like press freedom, internet freedom, and the protection of lawyers and fair trials. It also proposes limitations on certain U.S. security assistance to Turkey, requiring certification from the Secretary of State that Turkey is taking steps to reduce political prisoners, cease misuse of laws against peaceful expression, comply with international court judgments, and stop transnational repression. The bill also allows for potential sanctions on Turkish officials responsible for human rights violations and restricts visas for individuals engaged in extraterritorial counter-dissident activities. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026. It has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and also to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary. For the bill to become law, it must pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 10008 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10008. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10008?
- H.R. 10008 was sponsored by Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10008?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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. (30 Jul 2026).
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