July 30, 2026

Ms. Titus introduced the following bill; which was 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

A BILL

To promote democracy, defend human rights, and impose accountability on the Government of Turkey for systemic political repression, censorship, transnational repression, and violations of international law.

1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Findings; 3. Definitions; 4. Statement of policy; 5. Sense of Congress on press freedom; 6. Sense of Congress on internet freedom; 7. Sense of Congress on protecting lawyers and promoting fair trials; 8. Sense of Congress on accountability for human rights violations; 9. Limitations on certain security assistance; 10. Political prisoners assistance; 11. Annual report; 12. Support for civil society and independent media

July 30, 2026

Ms. Titus introduced the following bill; which was 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

A BILL

To promote democracy, defend human rights, and impose accountability on the Government of Turkey for systemic political repression, censorship, transnational repression, and violations of international law.

1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Findings; 3. Definitions; 4. Statement of policy; 5. Sense of Congress on press freedom; 6. Sense of Congress on internet freedom; 7. Sense of Congress on protecting lawyers and promoting fair trials; 8. Sense of Congress on accountability for human rights violations; 9. Limitations on certain security assistance; 10. Political prisoners assistance; 11. Annual report; 12. Support for civil society and independent media