Humanitarian Assistance Code of Conduct Act of 2005

The Humanitarian Assistance Code of Conduct Act of 2005 (H.R. 912) seeks to prevent the sexual exploitation and abuse of vulnerable populations receiving international aid. The bill would prohibit the U.S. government from providing foreign assistance funding to any organization that does not adopt a formal code of conduct protecting aid beneficiaries.

Under this legislation, organizations would be required to implement standards that classify sexual abuse by humanitarian workers as gross misconduct and strictly prohibit exchanging aid for sexual favors. For citizens, this measure aims to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are used ethically and that international relief efforts maintain a safe environment for those in crisis.