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H.R. 1228 117th Congress House

Libya Stabilization Act

Official title: To advance a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Libya and support the people of Libya.

Introduced: March 11, 2021 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 28, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 35 (Roll no. 300). (text: CR H5483-5488)
Sep 28, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5494-5495)
Sep 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1228.
Sep 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5483-5489)
Sep 28, 2021
Ms. Wild moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Apr 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 28, 2021 House · vote #300 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 386–35 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 29, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Libya Stabilization Act

This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya.

The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya.

The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya, (3) misappropriates Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (4) is knowingly responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Libya. These sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2026.

Further, the President is authorized to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with Libya.

The bill urges the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including health assistance, food, shelter, and support for an effective COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response.

The Department of State must work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure free and credible future elections in Libya.

The Department of the Treasury must vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that complements the establishment of democratic institutions and rule of law.

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 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 5 Republican 1
D
Sherman, Brad
California · May 11, 2021
Spanberger, Abigail
· May 11, 2021
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Apr 1, 2021
Kinzinger, Adam
· Mar 18, 2021
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Mar 11, 2021
Bass, Karen
· Mar 8, 2021
 D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Mar 8, 2021
 D
Lieu, Ted
California · Feb 23, 2021
Malinowski, Tom
· Feb 23, 2021
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 23, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1228: Libya Stabilization Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1228/
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"H.R. 1228: Libya Stabilization Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1228/.
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H.R. 1228, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1228/.
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