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Introduced
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
04/17/2024
04/17/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act to modify and extend that Act, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act to strengthen the United States' ability to counter the use of human shields by terrorist organizations like Palestine Islamic Jihad. It expands the list of sanctionable individuals to include members of Palestine Islamic Jihad, requires the President to respond to congressional inquiries about potential sanctions, extends the law's sunset date until 2030, and adds a severability clause. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on lessons learned and actions being taken to deter, counter, and hold accountable terrorist organizations for using human shields.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (37)
Mike Gallagher (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Jack Bergman (R),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Anthony D'Esposito (R),
Don Davis (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Michael Guest (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Darin LaHood (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Michael McCaul (R),
Carol Miller (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Ralph Norman (R),
Mary Peltola (D),
Bill Posey (R),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 04/17/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5917/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5917/BILLS-118hr5917eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5917/BILLS-118hr5917ih.pdf |
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