US HB35 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 4 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 4 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2021-01-04 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2021-01-04 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2021-01-04 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Pakistan
Terrorism
Alliances
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
International affairs
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Pakistan
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/35/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr35/BILLS-117hr35ih.pdf |