H.R. 10008119th CongressReferred 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.

Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026

Introduced: Jul 30, 2026

Latest action: Jul 30, 2026

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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.

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What this bill does

This bill establishes an official statutory definition for the term "political prisoner" as part of the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026.

Who it affects

The bill addresses individuals who are detained or imprisoned under circumstances that meet the bill's definition of a political prisoner, specifically in relation to human rights considerations involving Turkey.

What would change

The legislation defines a "political prisoner" as any detained person whose custody: * Violates guarantees established by the European Convention on Human Rights; * Is imposed purely for political motives; * Involves sentences or detention conditions that are disproportionate due to political reasons; * Is discriminatory in nature; or * Stems from unfair, politically motivated proceedings. *Note: Additional operational changes, reporting duties, or agency actions are not specified in the provided text.*

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Plain-English bottom line

This section of the bill formally establishes the criteria the United States government would use to classify someone as a "political prisoner" under this legislation.

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