The United States has broken hundreds of treaties causing immense often ongoing damages with little to no repercussions. When the founders created this country they told us to never sign treaties, lets start righting these wrongs.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE
This Act may be cited as the “U.S. Treaty Accountability and Oversight Act of 2024.”
SECTION 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE
(a) Findings:
The Congress finds that:
The United States has entered into numerous treaties and agreements with Native American tribes, foreign governments, and other entities.
A significant number of these treaties have been broken or violated by the U.S. government, leading to historical injustices, especially toward Native American tribes, foreign nations, and marginalized communities.
Many treaty violations remain unresolved and continue to affect the lives of affected peoples, contributing to ongoing social, cultural, and economic harms.
Acknowledging and addressing these violations is essential for healing, justice, and building stronger, more equitable relationships with affected groups and nations.
Independent oversight and accountability mechanisms are critical to ensuring that the United States honors its commitments to both domestic and international agreements.
(b) Purpose:
The purpose of this Act is to:
Acknowledge and address past treaty violations by the U.S. government.
Establish an independent oversight committee to review instances of broken treaties and recommend steps for resolution, restitution, and reconciliation.
Promote transparency, accountability, and trust in the government’s treaty-making process.
SECTION 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TREATY ACCOUNTABILITY AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
(a) Creation of the Committee:
There is hereby established the Treaty Accountability and Oversight Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”).
(b) Composition of the Committee:
The Committee shall consist of nine members, including:
Three members with expertise in U.S. legal history and constitutional law.
Three members with expertise in Indigenous rights, Native American history, and reconciliation efforts.
Two members with expertise in international relations and treaty law.
One member with expertise in restorative justice and conflict resolution.