Bill targets Tanzanian officials with sanctions after disputed election

What does this do?

The bill directs a State Department review of U.S.-Tanzania relations, including China ties, due to Congress within 90 days. It requires identifying Tanzanian officials responsible for human rights abuses and gives the President optional authority to sanction them via asset freezes and visa bans. It also cuts most security, development, and Millennium Challenge Corporation funding to Tanzania until reforms are certified, while exempting humanitarian, health, and democracy aid.

Who does it affect?

Affects U.S. State Department and foreign policy officials, Tanzanian government, military, police, and ruling-party officials, and organizations involved in U.S.-Tanzania trade, aid, and investment.

Why does it matter?

The measure responds to alleged vote-rigging, violence, disappearances, religious persecution, and an internet shutdown in Tanzania, and could affect U.S. businesses and travelers there.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Most security and development aid halted
• MCC funding cut until reforms certified
• Humanitarian, health, democracy aid continues