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US HR8453

US HR8453
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act


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Introduced
07/20/2022
In Committee
07/28/2022
Crossed Over
09/21/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons undermining the Dayton Peace Agree- ment or threatening the security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act, establishes a policy to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multi-ethnic character, and to push for the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights. It requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement, threaten Bosnia and Herzegovina's security, or engage in corruption related to the country. The bill also allows the President to prohibit or impose strict conditions on foreign financial institutions that facilitate significant transactions for sanctioned persons. Additionally, it requires the President to report to Congress on determinations of whether persons meet the criteria for sanctions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 09/21/2022)

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