US SB3576 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-09-22 - Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 530.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-09-22 - Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 530.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits amounts from being obligated or expended for any direct U.S. assistance, loan guarantee, or debt relief to Libya, Egypt, Pakistan, or a host country of a U.S. diplomatic facility that was attacked, trespassed upon, breached, or attempted to be attacked, trespassed upon, or breached, on or after September 1, 2012. Authorizes the President to request that the prohibition be suspended with respect to a country if the President certifies to Congress that: (1) such country is cooperating with investigations into an attack, has arrested or extradited persons associated with the attack, and is improving local security; and (2) all persons associated with the attack have been identified by U.S. law enforcement and are in U.S. custody. Prohibits any request with respect to Pakistan until: (1) Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released alive from prison; (2) all charges brought against Dr. Afridi have been dropped; and (3) if necessary to ensure his freedom, Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan alive. Requires the President to report to Congress regarding the extent to which advanced weaponry remaining unsecured after the fall of Moammar Qaddafi was used by the individuals responsible for the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed as an authorization for the use of military force.
Title
A bill to provide limitations on United States assistance, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] |
Roll Calls
2012-09-22 - Senate - On Passage of the Bill S. 3576 (Y: 10 N: 81 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2012-09-22 | Senate | Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 530. |
2012-09-22 | Senate | Under the order of 9/21/2012, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 10 - 81. Record Vote Number: 196. |
2012-09-22 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684) |
2012-09-20 | Senate | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 530. |
2012-09-19 | Senate | Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. |
Same As/Similar To
HB6452 (Related) 2012-09-20 - Referred to House Rules
Subjects
Africa
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
International affairs
Legislative rules and procedure
Libya
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Pakistan
Sanctions
Terrorism
Asia
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
International affairs
Legislative rules and procedure
Libya
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Pakistan
Sanctions
Terrorism