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Introduced
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
In Committee
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To impose sanctions with respect to Iranian persons that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq or the Government of Iraq. This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons that use violence to threaten peace and stability in Iraq or to undermine the country's democratic processes and economic reconstruction. The sanctions include blocking property transactions involving such a sanctioned individual and blocking such a person's entry into the United States. Any current visas belonging to a sanctioned individual shall be revoked. The Department of State shall report to Congress whether certain groups, including Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq and Harakat Hizballah al-Nujaba, qualify as foreign terrorist organizations and whether such groups and individuals affiliated with such groups should be subject to various sanctions. The State Department shall also report to Congress whether certain individuals, including Qais al-Khazali and Laith al-Khazali, would be subject to the sanctions prescribed in this bill.
AI Summary
This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who use violence to threaten the peace, stability, or democratic processes in Iraq or undermine Iraq's economic reconstruction and humanitarian assistance efforts. The sanctions include blocking property transactions and prohibiting entry into the United States, with an exception to comply with international obligations. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to determine whether certain groups and individuals, such as Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq and Qais al-Khazali, should be subject to these sanctions or designated as foreign terrorist organizations. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to annually publish a list of armed groups, militias, or proxy forces in Iraq that receive support from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Adam Kinzinger (R)*,
Susan Brooks (R),
Liz Cheney (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Francis Rooney (R),
Brad Sherman (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 02/25/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/571/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr571/BILLS-116hr571ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr571/BILLS-116hr571ih.pdf.pdf |
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