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Version 53 · Passed House · Nov 18, 2020
Libya Stabilization Act
This bill provides for sanctions and assistance related to the conflict in Libya.
The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person providing significant support to a militia or paramilitary group that is (1) knowingly threatening peace or stability in Libya, (2) knowingly engaging in the significant misappropriation or illicit exploitation of Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (3) responsible for or complicit in gross human rights violations in Libya. Such sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2024.
The Department of State shall work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) support efforts to resolve the current civil conflict in Libya, (2) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (3) ensure transparent and credible future elections in Libya.
The Department of the Treasury shall vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that supports the establishment of a sovereign state with democratic institutions and rule of law.
People & committees
Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] · D–FL
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5886-5890)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5886-5890)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4644.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5886-5892)
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 491.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-594, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 116-594, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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