US HR160 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: Introduced on February 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 28 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution calls upon the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan to stop Jamaat-e-Islami (an Islamist political party) from threatening regional stability and urges U.S. agencies to end partnerships with groups affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami . Additionally, this resolution presses law enforcement to investigate the reported collaboration between the Hand for Relief and Development (a charitable organization) and a Pakistani terrorist organization.
Title
Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by theocratic groups operating in South Asia.
Sponsors
| Rep. Jim Banks [R-IN] | Rep. Charles Fleischmann [R-TN] | Rep. Troy Balderson [R-OH] | Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC] |
| Rep. James Baird [R-IN] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] | Rep. Denver Riggleman [R-VA] | Rep. Greg Steube [R-FL] |
| Rep. Tom Cole [R-OK] | Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL] | Rep. Scott DesJarlais [R-TN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2019-02-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Asia
Bangladesh
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Bangladesh
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/160/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres160/BILLS-116hres160ih.pdf |
