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Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017International Affairs
H.Res. 359

Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 25, 2017)

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: (1) U.S.-EU cooperation in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities; and (2) transcontinental efforts within Europe to share intelligence information among police and security services to facilitate greater cooperation in tracking, apprehending, and prosecuting terrorists, foreign fighters, and potential offenders.

Encourages the EU to implement sanctions against Hizballah-affiliated terrorists.

Urges the EU to designate Hizballah 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 supporters;
  • freezing Hizballah's assets in Europe, including those masquerading as charities; and
  • prohibiting fund raising activities in support of Hizballah.

What just happenedOct 25, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22](D-FL)Sponsor
58 cosponsors38 D20 R
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  1. Oct 25, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Oct 25, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8191-8192)

  3. Oct 25, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8191-8192)

  4. Oct 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 359.

  5. Oct 25, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8191-8194)

  6. Oct 25, 2017FloorH30300

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  10. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  11. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

    Europe Subcommittee
  12. Jun 27, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  13. May 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. May 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 25, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 25, 201736

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: (1) U.S.-EU cooperation in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities; and (2) transcontinental efforts within Europe to share intelligence information among police and security services to facilitate greater cooperation in tracking, apprehending, and prosecuting terrorists, foreign fighters, and potential offenders.

Encourages the EU to implement sanctions against Hizballah-affiliated terrorists.

Urges the EU to designate Hizballah 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 supporters;
  • freezing Hizballah's assets in Europe, including those masquerading as charities; and
  • prohibiting fund raising activities in support of Hizballah.
Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2017

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: (1) U.S.-EU cooperation in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities; and (2) transcontinental efforts within Europe to share intelligence information among police and security services to facilitate greater cooperation in tracking, apprehending, and prosecuting terrorists, foreign fighters, and potential offenders.

Encourages the EU, in tandem with the United States, to implement sanctions against Hizballah-affiliated terrorists.

Urges the EU to designate Hizballah 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 supporters,
  • freezing Hizballah's assets, and
  • prohibiting fund raising activities in support of Hizballah.
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