H.R.5271

Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act

Introduced·9/10/25

The Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act imposes sanctions on individuals and entities undermining democracy in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act aims to impose sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for undermining democracy in Pakistan. It calls on the President to identify individuals who have committed gross human rights violations and to impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The Act also urges the President and Secretary of State to strengthen engagement with Pakistan to uphold democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

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History

Sep 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 10, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.