The SAFE Act would prohibit federal funds from being used, directly or indirectly, to pay a foreign government, its agency, or a foreign entity to detain an individual if a U.S. court has determined that the detention violates U.S. law. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
The bill addresses federal payments for certain detentions abroad. It does not describe a direct benefit or change for individuals.
No publicly available information about the bill’s implementation costs or savings.
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