S. 1959 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012
S. 1959 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 7, 2011, sponsored by Richard Burr with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 7, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-168
What it does
Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should designate the Haqqani Network (an insurgent network operating in Pakistan and Afghanistan) as a foreign terrorist organization.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Burr (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 7, 2011
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2011
- Passed the HouseJul 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentAug 2, 2012
- Became lawAug 10, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-168. (Aug 10, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
More
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