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HRES 750 114th Congress House International Affairs Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Europe European Union Foreign property International organizations and cooperation Middle East Terrorism

Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.

Introduced: May 25, 2016 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
Jul 14, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 25, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 25, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses appreciation to the European Union (EU) for the progress made in countering Hizballah since the EU designated Hizballah's military wing as a terrorist organization.

Supports cooperation between the United States and the EU in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities.

Urges the EU to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on the group, including through:

  • better cross-border cooperation among EU members,
  • issuing arrest warrants against Hizballah members and active supporters,
  • freezing Hizballah's assets in Europe, and
  • prohibiting fund raising activities in support of Hizballah.
What's happening now July 14, 2016

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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