Senate - 07/24/2019 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions)
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Passed House
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Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019
Official Titles
Official Titles - House of Representatives
Official Title as Introduced
To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism, and for other purposes.
Actions Overview (2)
Date
Actions Overview
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)
03/21/2019
Introduced in House
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)
03/21/2019 Introduced in House
All Actions (12)
Date
Chamber
All Actions
07/24/2019
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
07/23/2019-4:50pm
House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/23/2019-4:50pm
House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7198-7201)
07/23/2019-4:46pm
House
DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 1850.
07/23/2019-4:36pm
House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1850.
07/23/2019-4:36pm
House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7198-7202)
07/23/2019-4:35pm
House
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/17/2019
House
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
07/17/2019
House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Action By: Committee on Foreign Affairs
03/21/2019
House
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
House
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
House
Introduced in House
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 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 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.
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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.
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.
Shown Here: Introduced in House (03/21/2019)
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.