Sec. 4. Statement of policy on application of Global Magnitsky sanctions to environment-linked corruption and human rights abuses
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It is the policy of the United States to consider use of applicable authorities described in Executive Order 13818 ( 50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking the property of persons involved in serious human rights abuse or corruption) in relation to activities described in section 5(b), including for acts of corruption and serious human rights abuses against individuals described in subsection (b). An individual described in this subsection is an individual who— advocates for the protection of the environment, public health, Indigenous rights, or community land rights; investigates, exposes, or raises awareness of harm or corruption related to natural resource use; or is obliged to leave the individual’s habitual home due, in whole or in part, to sudden or progressive change in the environment— caused by human activities or attributable to climate change; and that adversely affects the individual’s life or living conditions.
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Statement of policy on application of Global Magnitsky sanctions to environment-linked corruption and human rights abuses
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