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Introduced
11/21/2019
11/21/2019
In Committee
11/21/2019
11/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to clarify United States policy toward Libya, advance a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Libya, and support the people of Libya. 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 shall 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. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024. The U.S. Agency for International Development may provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including urgently needed health assistance, food, and shelter. The Department of State shall work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure transparent and credible future elections in Libya. The Department of the Treasury shall 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.
AI Summary
This bill aims to clarify U.S. policy toward Libya, advance a diplomatic solution to the conflict there, and support the Libyan people. The key provisions are:
This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. It codifies an existing executive order imposing property and visa-blocking sanctions on those contributing to violence in Libya. It requires the imposition of sanctions on those supporting Russian military intervention in Libya, threatening the peace and stability of Libya, or responsible for human rights abuses. The U.S. Agency for International Development is authorized to provide humanitarian assistance in Libya, including health, food, and shelter. The bill directs the Departments of State and Treasury to support democratic governance, transparent elections, economic recovery, and the recovery of assets stolen from the Libyan people. The bill also allows for the appointment of a Special Envoy to coordinate diplomatic efforts toward a solution to the conflict in Libya.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 11/21/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2934/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2934/BILLS-116s2934is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2934/BILLS-116s2934is.pdf.pdf |
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