DemocratBill · H.R. 4303· House(119-HR-4303)

To establish a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers, and for other purposes.

Rep. Pingree
Age: 71 years
Maine
Introduced
7/7/2025
Last activity
7/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Chellie Pingree
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes the creation of a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers, a position with the rank of ambassador. The Special Envoy would be responsible for investigating the death, fatal injury, or detention of aid workers and advocating for better coordination and security for humanitarian missions. Additionally, the bill establishes an Aid Worker Independent Inquiry Group to analyze such incidents and report findings to Congress. The legislation also seeks to prohibit security assistance and defense articles to foreign countries that unlawfully kill or injure aid workers or refuse to provide information. Finally, the bill requires regular reports to Congress regarding the working environment for aid workers and the effectiveness of international coordination efforts.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7

    The bill enhances diplomatic oversight by creating a Special Envoy to advocate for the safety of humanitarian personnel abroad.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    The bill mandates regular reports to Congress and creates an independent inquiry group to investigate incidents involving aid workers.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5

    The bill improves the protection and coordination of those performing humanitarian relief missions.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.