H.R. 3342 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
H.R. 3342 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 20, 2017, sponsored by Mike Gallagher with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 20, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-348
What it does
Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act (Sec. 2) This bill states that it shall be U.S. policy to condemn the use of innocent civilians as human shields. (Sec. 3) The President shall submit to Congress within one year, and annually thereafter, a list of: each foreign person that is a member of Hizballah or Hamas or is knowingly acting on behalf of Hizballah or Hamas and knowingly directs the use of civilian…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Gallagher (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 20, 2017
- Passed the HouseOct 25, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 13, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-348. (Dec 21, 2018)
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- H.R. 534: U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act
- H.R. 3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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