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MBS MBS Act

Introduced: March 2, 2021 Introduced by: Omar, Ilhan Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov

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Became law

May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Mar 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Mar 2, 2021

Introduced in House

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MBS Must Be Sanctioned Act or MBS MBS Act

This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions against the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, until specified actions are taken with respect to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and other grave human rights violations.

What's happening now May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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