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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 See on congress.gov
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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 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 6, 2016

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4837)

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