Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 14, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 359
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should designate the Afghan Taliban as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, freeze all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States, and use all authority and influence of the United States Government to prohibit the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international institutions and organizations.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 14, 2021)
This resolution states that the Senate stands with the Afghan people now living under the Afghan Taliban regime. It calls on the Department of State to designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. It also states that the Afghan Taliban regime must be denied access to funds held by the U.S. government.
What just happenedSep 14, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6503-6504)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 14, 2021
- Sep 14, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6503-6504)
Foreign Relations Committee - Sep 14, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate