Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2016)
Expresses appreciation to the European Union (EU) for the progress made in countering Hizballah since the EU designated Hizballah's military wing as a terrorist organization.
Supports cooperation between the United States and the EU in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities.
Urges the EU to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on the group, including through:
- better cross-border cooperation among EU members,
- issuing arrest warrants against Hizballah members and active supporters,
- freezing Hizballah's assets in Europe, and
- prohibiting fund raising activities in support of Hizballah.
What just happenedJul 14, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2016
- Jul 14, 2016Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 14, 2016Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 25, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 25, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 25, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House