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Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013

Introduced: June 25, 2013 Introduced by: DesJarlais, Scott Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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Jun 25, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Jun 25, 2013
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013 - Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds made available to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Department of Defense (DOD), or any other U.S. agency or entity involved in intelligence activities for the purpose of, or in a manner which would have the effect of, supporting military or paramilitary operations in Syria.

Makes an exception for funds obligated for non-lethal humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people provided directly by the U.S. government through nongovernmental organizations and contractors or foreign governments.

Nullifies such prohibition only if a joint resolution approving assistance for military or paramilitary operations in Syria is enacted.

Directs the Secretary of State to report every 90 days on assistance provided to groups, organizations, movements, and individuals in Syria.

What's happening now June 25, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2507 Related bill War Powers Protection Act of 2013
  • HR 2494 Identical bill Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013
  • S 1201 Identical bill Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2492: Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2492/
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"H.R. 2492: Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2492/.
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H.R. 2492, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-2492/.
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