Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 24, 2020)
Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act
This bill imposes sanctions on certain Lebanese government officials who are involved in or facilitated the wrongful arrest, detention, or abuse of a U.S. citizen in Lebanon.
The bill requires the Department of State to develop a list of such persons. The State Department shall deny a visa to a listed person, their family, or their associates, and the President shall freeze the assets of a listed person if such assets are in the United States or the posssession of a U.S. person.
What just happenedFeb 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 24, 2020
- Feb 24, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 24, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate