H.R. 2297 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015
H.R. 2297 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 13, 2015, sponsored by Edward R. Royce with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-102
What it does
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to: (1) prevent Hizballah's global logistics and financial network from operating in order to curtail funding of its domestic and international activities; and (2) utilize diplomatic, legislative, and executive avenues to combat Hizballah's criminal activities in order to block that organization's ability to fund its…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edward R. Royce (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2015
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2015
- Became lawDec 18, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-102. (Dec 18, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Dec 16, 2015 · Passed425–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 14, 2015 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015House · May 14, 2015
- Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015House · Dec 16, 2015
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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