PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Nov 5, 2007
Expresses concern over the emerging national security implications of Iran's efforts to expand its influence in Latin America.
Supports the existing counterterrorism efforts of Latin American countries, including the successful counterterrorism efforts of the 3+1 Group (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and the United States).
Emphasizes the importance of eliminating Hizbollah's financial network in the tri-border region of South America.
Commends the efforts of individual countries and regional bodies in the Western Hemisphere that have led efforts to eliminate terrorist financing and other terrorist operations.
Urges the U.S. government to work with countries in the Western Hemisphere to help them create antiterrorism legislation.
Recommends that the President of the United States create more mechanisms for joint counterterrorism operations and intraregional information sharing among supportive countries in the Western Hemisphere, especially in light of Iran's increased regional involvement.
People & committees
Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] · D–FL
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12465)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12465)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12465-12468)
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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