US HB1706 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-13 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-13 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Bars assistance for stabilization or reconstruction activities for any part of Syria controlled by the Syrian government or associated forces. The restrictions do not apply to assistance for (1) certain projects administered by local organizations, (2) projects to meet basic human needs such as drought relief, and (3) activities related to Syrian compliance with certain weapons treaties. The restrictions apply through FY2024 and shall be lifted if the President certifies to Congress that various criteria have been met, such as that the Syrian government (1) is no longer using Syrian airspace to target civilian populations, (2) is no longer cutting off international aid to besieged areas, and (3) is releasing all political prisoners. The Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development shall report to Congress on the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Syria. The report shall address (1) the challenges in accessing areas controlled by the Syrian government, (2) the roles of U.S. allies and partners in ensuring access to various areas, and (3) how assistance is being monitored and evaluated.
Title
No Assistance for Assad Act
Sponsors
Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Adam Kinzinger [R-IL] | Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA] |
Rep. Thomas Suozzi [D-NY] | Rep. Alexander Mooney [R-WV] | Rep. Adriano Espaillat [D-NY] | Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC] |
Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] | Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] | Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] |
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez [D-TX] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Ron Wright [R-TX] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] |
Rep. Garland Barr [R-KY] | Rep. Steve Watkins [R-KS] | Rep. Francis Rooney [R-FL] | Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi [D-IL] |
Rep. Scott Perry [R-PA] | Rep. Ed Case [D-HI] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI] | Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH] | Rep. Larry Bucshon [R-IN] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-03-13 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2019-03-13 | House | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2019-03-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Arms control and nonproliferation
Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Judicial procedure and administration
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Protest and dissent
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Judicial procedure and administration
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Protest and dissent
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1706/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1706/BILLS-116hr1706ih.pdf |