Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1850
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019
Active
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Passed House on Jul 23, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Mar 21, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
1850
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (0)
checkPassed on July 23, 2019
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7198-7201)
Summary

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups.

The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of any of the targeted groups.

The President shall impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically, such a person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2) barred from purchasing certain controlled defense articles, (3) denied exports of items on the U.S. Munitions List, (4) prevented from receiving exports of certain goods or technology controlled for national security reasons, (5) prohibited from receiving financing of more than $10 million from any U.S. financial institution, or (6) subject to property-blocking restrictions.

The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities. The President shall bar such governments from receiving for one year (1) U.S. assistance, or (2) exports of controlled munitions. The Department of Treasury shall instruct U.S. leadership of international financial institutions to oppose the provision of assistance to an identified government for one year.

The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve U.S. national interests.

The President shall report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where such groups secure financing and surveillance equipment.

Text (3)
July 24, 2019
July 23, 2019
March 21, 2019
Actions (12)
07/24/2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
07/23/2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/23/2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7198-7201)
07/23/2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7198-7201)
07/23/2019
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 1850.
07/23/2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1850.
07/23/2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7198-7202)
07/23/2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/17/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
07/17/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/21/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
03/21/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:22 PM