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Introduced
09/27/2021
09/27/2021
In Committee
09/27/2021
09/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Taliban and persons assisting the Taliban in Afghani- stan, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act of 2021, aims to impose sanctions on the Taliban and those assisting the Taliban in Afghanistan. The key provisions include establishing a State Department task force to assist with evacuations of U.S. citizens and at-risk Afghans, requiring reports on Taliban-related diplomatic and economic cooperation, opposing Taliban participation in the UN, requiring a revised U.S. strategy for the region, imposing counterterrorism and human rights-related sanctions on the Taliban and its supporters, and restricting U.S. foreign assistance to or through the Taliban. The bill also includes provisions related to hostages, refugee processing, and humanitarian aid. The bill is intended to address the security and human rights concerns arising from the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (30)
Jim Risch (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Richard Burr (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Rob Portman (R),
Mitt Romney (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
John Thune (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 09/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2863/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2863/BILLS-117s2863is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2863/BILLS-117s2863is.pdf.pdf |
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