Turkey: Human Rights and Security Assistance Limits
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While many in Congress are concerned about Turkey, bills that cut off military aid to a NATO ally usually struggle to get enough support to become law.
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The bill directs the Secretary of State to impose Khashoggi Ban visa restrictions on Turkish officials involved in transnational repression and on their family members, barring them from obtaining US visas. This is a narrow, targeted measure affecting a small number of specific individuals rather than Turkish visa holders broadly.
“the Secretary of State should impose visa restrictions under the announced ``Khashoggi Ban'', pursuant to section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(C))”
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The legislation would block US security assistance to Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies improvements in the rule of law and adherence to European Court of Human Rights judgments. It comes as the administration considers potential F-35 sales to Ankara.
Sen. Edward Markey and Rep. Dina Titus introduced a bill that calls for accountability for the Government of Turkey's systemic political repression. The act would mandate an annual report on political prisoners and the misuse of U.S.-origin surveillance technology.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026
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