Establishes a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers to advocate for aid worker safety and report on incidents affecting them.
The Commitment to Aid Workers Act establishes a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers, appointed by the President and reporting to the Secretary of State, to advocate for the safety and effectiveness of aid workers. The Envoy will lead an Aid Worker Independent Inquiry Group to investigate incidents involving aid workers. The Act also mandates annual reports to Congress on the working environment of conflict areas where aid workers operate. Additionally, it prohibits security and defense assistance to countries that unlawfully kill or detain aid workers, unless certain conditions are met.
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