Contact Congress about S. 1025: SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Foreign governments could lose access to U.S. weapons if they commit genocide, war crimes, coups, or serious abuses. Arms deals would need stronger human rights promises, more monitoring, and more review by Congress.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

SAFEGUARD Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign governments and security forces that want U.S. weapons, especially those with records of war crimes, coups, or serious human rights abuses. It also affects U.S. agencies that approve and monitor arms exports, members of Congress who review arms deals, and people in conflict areas where U.S.-supplied weapons could be used.

Why this matters: U.S. weapons can shape conflicts and security crackdowns abroad. This bill would add more checks before weapons leave the United States and after they arrive. It could make arms sales harder for governments tied to serious abuses. The actual effect would depend on how officials judge the facts, enforce conditions, and monitor weapons use.

Key provisions in S. 1025

• The United States could not sell, export, or transfer arms to some abusive governments. The ban applies when the Secretary of State finds that a government committed, or is committing, genocide or war crimes after the bill becomes law, unless accountability, prevention steps, and victim compensation are in place.
• Every arms export deal would need a human rights promise from the buyer. The buyer would have to promise not to use U.S. weapons or military services to commit or help violations of international humanitarian law or human rights law.
• The United States could demand U.S.-origin weapons back if they are misused. That return right would have to be written into the arms agreement.
• Some military or security units could be named as off-limits. This applies when a sale does not identify the exact units that will receive the U.S. defense articles.
• U.S. arms and assistance would come with clearer human rights conditions. The bill adds non-abuse promises to the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 1025

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Questions people ask about S. 1025

What is S. 1025?

Foreign governments could lose access to U.S. weapons if they commit genocide, war crimes, coups, or serious abuses. Arms deals would need stronger human rights promises, more monitoring, and more review by Congress.

How do I support or oppose S. 1025?

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Who should I contact about S. 1025?

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