US SB3249 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on May 24 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-05-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Boko Haram Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether the Nigerian organization People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and Jihad (Boko Haram) meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to infringe upon Nigeria's sovereignty to combat militant or terrorist groups operating inside its boundaries.

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Title

Boko Haram Terrorist Designation Act of 2012

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-05-24SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Same As/Similar To

HB5822 (Related) 2012-06-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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