U.S. Congress Introduces Bill Linking Arms Sales to Turkey with Human Rights Reforms

A new bill, titled the 'Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026,' has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. The legislation aims to block U.S. security assistance and weapons sales to Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies that the Turkish government has made significant improvements in human rights, rule of law, and adherence to European Court of Human Rights judgments. The bill also threatens sanctions and visa bans for Turkish officials.