US SB164 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 28 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-01-29 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 28 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-01-29 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits any direct U.S. assistance to the government of Pakistan unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released from prison in Pakistan and any criminal charges brought against Dr. Afridi, including treason, have been dropped; and (2) Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan, if such departure is necessary to ensure his freedom.
Title
A bill to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.
Sponsors
| Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] | Sen. Mike Johanns [R-NE] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-29 | Senate | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8. |
| 2013-01-28 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. |
Subjects
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Espionage and treason
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Terrorism
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Espionage and treason
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/164/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s164/BILLS-113s164pcs.pdf |
