US HB5924 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
June 7 2012 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits any direct U.S. assistance to the government of Pakistan unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released from prison in Pakistan and any criminal charges brought against Dr. Afridi, including treason, have been dropped; and (2) if necessary to ensure his freedom, Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan.
Title
To provide that no United States assistance may be provided to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
SB3260 (Same As) 2012-06-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Terrorism
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:HN05924:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr5924ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr5924ih.pdf |
