House Bill 5035
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Hezbollah Kingpin Designation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5035
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
Hezbollah Kingpin Designation Act
This bill directs the President to: (1) determine whether Hezbollah is a significant foreign narcotics trafficker, and (2) submit to Congress a determination whether to designate Hezbollah as a transnational criminal organization for purposes of the Office of Foreign Assets' list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons. Such designations subject an entity to economic and entry sanctions, including freezing of U.S.-based property and property interests.
The Department of the Treasury shall report to Congress with an estimate of the total assets controlled by Hezbollah-linked leaders of political parties or movements in the United States.
February 15, 2018
02/15/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/15/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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