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S.Res.482 / 114th Congress

A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and its members to the fullest extent possible.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4837)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 6, 2016

Expresses appreciation to the European Union (EU) for the progress made in countering Hizballah since the EU designated Hizballah's military wing as a terrorist organization.

Supports cooperation between the United States and the EU in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities.

Urges the EU to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on the group, including through:

better cross-border cooperation among EU members,

issuing arrest warrants against Hizballah members and active supporters,

freezing Hizballah's assets in Europe, and

prohibiting fund raising activities in support of Hizballah.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D–NH

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
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Actions

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  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4837)

  2. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4837)

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 537.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  7. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  8. Introduced in Senate

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