SRES 482
114th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
European Union
Foreign property
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Terrorism
A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and its members to the fullest extent possible.
Introduced: June 6, 2016
Introduced by:
Shaheen, Jeanne
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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To President
Became law
Jul 6, 2016
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4837)
Jul 6, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4837)
Jun 28, 2016
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 537.
Jun 28, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 23, 2016
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 6, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 6, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4837)
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