The situation for human rights and democracy in Pakistan continues to deteriorate by the day. In response, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced the Pakistan Democracy Act (HR2311) which will give the government of Pakistan real consequences for their persecution of political opponents, suppression of democracy, and disregard for human rights. The legislation places sanctions on the head of Pakistan’s military, Asim Munir, via the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, making him ineligible for a US visa and banning him from entry to the United States. Now we need your help to get the bill passed! Using this form please urge your member of Congress to stand up for Democracy in Pakistan and cosponsor the Pakistan Democracy Act (HR2311).&nbsp;

Urge your member of Congress to Cosponsor the Pakistan Democracy Act (HR2311)

I am reaching out as a constituent concerned about human rights and democracy in Pakistan.

In 2022, Pakistan’s democratically elected Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was deposed in a legislative coup. Since the coup, Pakistan’s undemocratically elected government backed by its military, has consolidated its power by cracking down on democratic institutions, the press, and dissidents, often resorting to extortion, torture, and murder to squash dissent. 

In November 2024, the situation worsened when Pakistani security forces opened fire on peaceful pro-democracy demonstrators in Islamabad killing hundreds and wounding thousands.

In response, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced the Pakistan Democracy Act (HR2311) which will give the government of Pakistan real consequences for their persecution of political opponents, suppression of democracy, and disregard for human rights.  

The legislation places sanctions on the head of Pakistan’s military, Asim Munir, via the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, making him ineligible for a US visa and banning him from entry to the United States. 

Myself and fellow Pakistani-American leaders in your district are worried about Pakistan and its future as a democracy. Cosponsoring this bill will send a strong message to Pakistan that continuing down the path of totalitarianism will lead to escalating consequences for their relationship with the US, a key strategic partner.

For Republican offices wishing to sign on as a cosponsor please contact Michael MacHarg Michael.MacHarg@mail.house.gov from the office of Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC). And for Democratic offices wishing to sign on please contact Taylor Fairless Taylor.Fairless@mail.house.gov from the office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA).

Thank you for your leadership on this important issue.

Urge your member of Congress to Cosponsor the Pakistan Democracy Act (HR2311)

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Dear Office Holder (names will be automatically added on each email),