H.R. 7649 · In committee · International Affairs

Humanitarian Theft Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Richard McCormick (R-GA)

What it does

• Establishes that the Secretary of State may determine foreign persons or entities liable to the United States for the value of diverted or destroyed U.S. humanitarian assistance.
• Directs the Secretary of State to take appropriate steps to recover the value of assistance determined to have been diverted or destroyed by foreign persons or entities.
• Allows the Secretary of State to credit recovered funds to a Department of State account and remain available until expended, or transfer such funds to other federal agencies if applicable.
• Permits the Secretary of State to waive any liability if determined to be in the national interest.

Latest action

Mar 26, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 1.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs