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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 11, 2019International Affairs
H.R. 4644

Libya Stabilization Act

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Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and assistance related to the conflict in Libya.

The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person providing significant support to a militia or paramilitary group that is (1) knowingly threatening peace or stability in Libya, (2) knowingly engaging in the significant misappropriation or illicit exploitation of Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (3) responsible for or complicit in gross human rights violations in Libya. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024.

The Department of State shall work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) support efforts to resolve the current civil conflict in Libya, (2) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (3) ensure transparent and credible future elections in Libya.

The Department of the Treasury shall vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that supports the establishment of a sovereign state with democratic institutions and rule of law.

What just happenedNov 30, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22](D-FL)Sponsor
14 cosponsors9 D5 R
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  1. Nov 30, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Nov 18, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Nov 18, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5886-5890)

  4. Nov 18, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5886-5890)

  5. Nov 18, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4644.

  6. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5886-5892)

  7. Nov 18, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Nov 17, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.

  9. Nov 17, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  10. Nov 17, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Financial Services discharged.

    Financial Services Committee
  11. Nov 17, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Nov 17, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Nov 17, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-594, Part I.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  14. Nov 17, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-594, Part I.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  17. Nov 15, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  18. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  19. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  21. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Oct 11, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 18, 202053

Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and assistance related to the conflict in Libya.

The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person providing significant support to a militia or paramilitary group that is (1) knowingly threatening peace or stability in Libya, (2) knowingly engaging in the significant misappropriation or illicit exploitation of Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (3) responsible for or complicit in gross human rights violations in Libya. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024.

The Department of State shall work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) support efforts to resolve the current civil conflict in Libya, (2) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (3) ensure transparent and credible future elections in Libya.

The Department of the Treasury shall vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that supports the establishment of a sovereign state with democratic institutions and rule of law.

Reported to House, Part INov 17, 20208

Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and assistance related to the conflict in Libya.

The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person providing significant support to a militia or paramilitary group that is (1) knowingly threatening peace or stability in Libya, (2) knowingly engaging in the significant misappropriation or illicit exploitation of Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (3) responsible for or complicit in gross human rights violations in Libya. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024.

The Department of State shall work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) support efforts to resolve the current civil conflict in Libya, (2) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (3) ensure transparent and credible future elections in Libya.

The Department of the Treasury shall vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that supports the establishment of a sovereign state with democratic institutions and rule of law.

Introduced in HouseOct 11, 2019

Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya.

The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya.

The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya, (3) misappropriates Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (4) is knowingly responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Libya. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024.

The U.S. Agency for International Development may provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including urgently needed health assistance, food, and shelter.

The Department of State shall work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure transparent and credible future elections in Libya.

The Department of the Treasury shall vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that complements the establishment of democratic institutions and rule of law.

Libya Stabilization Act — Informed