H.R. 4692 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019
H.R. 4692 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Oct 16, 2019, sponsored by Liz Cheney with 117 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 16, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 117
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions related to Turkey. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on (1) specified officials of Turkey's government, such as the president and vice president of Turkey; (2) any foreign person that knowingly sells to, provides support to, or conducts a transaction with Turkey's armed forces; and (3) any foreign person…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Liz Cheney (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 115 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 16, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Nov 15, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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