House Bill 1666
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To prohibit the availability of funds for activities in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 22, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1666
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill prohibits making funds available for activities in Afghanistan after one year following enactment of this bill. Such prohibition shall not apply to: (1) operations of the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, or (2) intelligence gathering activities.
Such prohibition may be waived on a case-by-case basis if: (1) the President submits to Congress a certification that the availability of funds for such activities is in U.S. national interests; and (2) Congress, within 30 days after receipt of such certification, enacts a joint resolution authorizing the availability of funds for such activities.
March 22, 2017
04/27/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2904)
03/22/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
03/22/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:33 PM