HRES 160
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Asia
Bangladesh
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Pakistan
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by theocratic groups operating in South Asia.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution calls upon the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan to stop Jamaat-e-Islami (an Islamist political party) from threatening regional stability and urges U.S. agencies to end partnerships with groups affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami . Additionally, this resolution presses law enforcement to investigate the reported collaboration between the Hand for Relief and Development (a charitable organization) and a Pakistani terrorist organization.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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