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S. 1180 112th Congress Senate

Libyan Assets for Humanitarian Relief Act of 2011

Official title: A bill to authorize the President to confiscate and vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to authorize the use of that property to provide human… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to authorize the President to confiscate and vest certain property of the Government of Libya and to authorize the use of that property to provide humanitarian relief to and for the benefit of the people of Libya, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 13, 2011 See on congress.gov
International Affairs AfricaBank accounts, deposits, capitalCongressional oversightForeign aid and international relief
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Foreign and international bankingHuman rightsLibyaMiddle EastSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTerrorismWar and emergency powers
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It never became law before the 112th Congress (2011–2012) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 13, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3729-3732)
Jun 13, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3728-3729)
Jun 13, 2011
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 13, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3729-3732)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Libyan Assets for Humanitarian Relief Act of 2011 - Amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to authorize the President to: (1) confiscate and vest funds and other property of the government of Libya that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction, and (2) liquidate or sell any of such property. Limits the amount of funds that may be taken.

Requires that confiscated and vested funds be deposited in an account for confiscated property (as required to be established by this Act).

Authorizes the President to transfer account funds to: (1) executive agencies or other persons to be used for humanitarian relief for the people of Libya, and (2) a U.S.-recognized successor government of Libya.

Prohibits fund transfers for weapons purchases or to organizations or persons involved in terrorism or human rights violations.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) congressional notification, (2) reporting and recordkeeping, (3) confiscation of property, and (4) judicial review.

Defines "government of Libya" as the government of Libya on the date of enactment of this Act, including any agency or instrumentality of that government, any entity controlled by that government, and the Central Bank of Libya, while excluding any successor government of Libya.

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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Jun 13, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1180: Libyan Assets for Humanitarian Relief Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1180/
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"S. 1180: Libyan Assets for Humanitarian Relief Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-S-1180/.
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