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Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

Introduced: July 18, 2023 Introduced by: Wagner, Ann Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Mar 20, 2024

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

Mar 19, 2024

Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Mar 19, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 19, 2024

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 30 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H1195-1197)

Mar 19, 2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1220-1221)

Mar 19, 2024

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.

Mar 19, 2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1195-1198)

Mar 19, 2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4723.

Nov 7, 2023

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

Nov 7, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 18, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.

Jul 18, 2023

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 19, 2024	House · vote #87	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	365–30	See who voted →

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Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President must impose such sanctions on certain foreign persons, including those that are responsible for or engaged in corruption or certain acts or policies that seek to (1) threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (2) undermine democratic processes or institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or (3) undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or certain authorities related to the agreement. (The agreement brought an end to the Bosnian War, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution stems in part from the agreement.)

The Department of the Treasury may impose certain prohibitions and restrictions on a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for a foreign person subject to sanctions under this bill.

The bill also provides statutory authority for sanctions imposed under Executive Order 13219 and Executive Order 14033 (both orders impose sanctions on persons threatening stability in the Western Balkans).

What's happening now March 20, 2024

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

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Committees of jurisdiction 4

Financial Services Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 6

Guthrie, Brett

Kentucky · Dec 13, 2023

Keating, William R.

Massachusetts · Nov 6, 2023

Lawler, Michael

New York · Nov 6, 2023

Kean, Thomas H.

New Jersey · Jul 18, 2023

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