II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3705 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 31, 2024 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Murphy , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Booker , Mr. Van Hollen , Mr. Markey , and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations A BILL To protect individuals who face reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing the capacity of the United States Government to prevent, mitigate, and respond in such cases, and for other purposes.