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Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 6, 2016International Affairs
S.Res. 482

A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and its members to the fullest extent possible.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Jul 6, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 6, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4837)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
22 cosponsors12 D10 R
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  1. Jul 6, 2016Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4837)

  2. Jul 6, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4837)

  3. Jun 28, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 537.

  4. Jun 28, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jun 28, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Jun 23, 2016Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Jun 6, 2016IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Jun 6, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 6, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.
Reported to Senate without amendmentJun 28, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.
Introduced in SenateJun 6, 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.
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