US HB1206 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress


Status

July 23 2009 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Syria Accountability and Liberation Act - Maintains U.S. restrictions against Syria until the President certifies that Syria: (1) has ceased support for terrorism; (2) has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation; (3) respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries; and (4) upholds human rights and civil liberties. Imposes specified trade, assistance, admissions, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology contributing to Syria's biological, chemical, nuclear, or advanced conventional weapons programs. Imposes specified sanctions aimed at Syria's energy sector. Sets forth diplomatic measures intended to isolate the government of Syria. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to support a democratic transition in Syria.

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Title

Syria Accountability and Liberation Act

Sponsors

Rep Garrett, ScottRep Rooney, Thomas J.Rep Souder, Mark E.Rep Terry, Lee
Rep Tiahrt, ToddRep Tiberi, Patrick J.Rep Turner, Michael R.Rep Upton, Fred
Rep Wilson, JoeRep Wolf, Frank R.Rep Rehberg, DennyRep Poe, Ted
Rep Myrick, Sue WilkinsRep Hoekstra, PeterRep Inglis, BobRep Jenkins, Lynn
Rep King, Peter T.Rep Kline, JohnRep Lance, LeonardRep LoBiondo, Frank A.
Rep Luetkemeyer, BlaineRep Miller, Candice S.Rep Gohmert, LouieRep Rohrabacher, Dana
Rep McHenry, Patrick T.Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck"Rep Olson, PeteRep Pence, Mike
Rep Price, TomRep Radanovich, GeorgeRep Rogers, HaroldRep Rogers, Mike J.
Rep Ryan, PaulRep McCarthy, KevinRep Lungren, Daniel E.Rep Linder, John
Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A.Rep Boehner, John A.Rep Broun, Paul C.Rep Cantor, Eric
Rep Fallin, MaryRep Franks, TrentRep Gingrey, PhilRep Kirk, Mark Steven
Rep Lamborn, DougRep Schmidt, JeanRep Connolly, Gerald E. "Gerry"Rep Hastings, Doc
Rep Heller, DeanRep Hensarling, JebRep Johnson, SamRep Mack, Connie
Rep Marchant, KennyRep McCaul, Michael T.Rep McMorris Rodgers, CathyRep Miller, Jeff
Rep Granger, KayRep Crenshaw, AnderRep Conaway, K. MichaelRep Boswell, Leonard L.
Rep Diaz-Balart, LincolnRep Diaz-Balart, MarioRep Ros-Lehtinen, IleanaRep Young, Don
Rep Blackburn, MarshaRep Brown-Waite, GinnyRep Buchanan, VernRep Burgess, Michael C.
Rep Neugebauer, RandyRep Putnam, Adam H.Rep McHugh, John M.Rep Bishop, Rob
Rep Blunt, RoyRep Burton, DanRep Buyer, SteveRep Carter, John R.
Rep Chaffetz, JasonRep Coble, HowardRep Foxx, VirginiaRep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr.
Rep Royce, Edward R.Rep Shadegg, John B.Rep Alexander, RodneyRep Bachmann, Michele
Rep Bilirakis, Gus M.Rep Boozman, JohnRep Calvert, KenRep Capito, Shelley Moore
Rep Cole, TomRep McCotter, Thaddeus G.Rep Rogers, Mike D.Rep Frelinghuysen, Rodney P.

History

DateChamberAction
2009-07-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
2009-02-26 Referred to House Judiciary
2009-02-26 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
2009-02-26 Referred to House Financial Services
2009-02-26 Referred to House Ways and Means
2009-02-26 Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2009-02-26 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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.

Subjects

Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy revenues and royalties
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international banking
Foreign loans and debt
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
International affairs
International monetary system and foreign exchange
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Lebanon
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
North Korea
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Oil and gas
Public contracts and procurement
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments
United Nations
Visas and passports

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