S 3269
112th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
Pakistan
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Terrorism
A bill to provide that no United States assistance may be provided to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2012
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.
Jun 6, 2012
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 6, 2012
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Prohibits any direct U.S. assistance to the government of Pakistan unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released from prison in Pakistan and any criminal charges brought against Dr. Afridi, including treason, have been dropped; and (2) if necessary to ensure his freedom, Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.