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S 164 113th Congress Senate

A bill to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.

Introduced: January 28, 2013 Introduced by: Paul, Rand Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
International Affairs AsiaCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of persons
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) 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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Jan 29, 2013
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Jan 28, 2013
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 28, 2013
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action January 29, 2013

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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) Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan, if such departure is necessary to ensure his freedom.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 164: A bill to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-164/
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"S. 164: A bill to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-164/.
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S. 164, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-164/.
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