House Bill 35
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
35
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill removes Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally, a status that allows for various benefits such as access to excess U.S. defense supplies and participation in cooperative defense research and development projects.
The President may not redesignate Pakistan a major non-NATO ally without certifying that the country has taken various actions against the Haqqani Network, including continuing to conduct military actions against the Taliban-affiliated group and prosecuting its leaders.
January 4, 2021
04/02/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:26:31 PM