To provide a means for Congress to prevent an organization's designation as a foreign terrorist organization from being revoked by the Secretary of State.

H.R. 7479 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 7, 2022, sponsored by Greg Pence with 25 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Apr 7, 2022
Co-sponsors: 25
Policy area: International Affairs

What it does

This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress at least 45 days before revoking a designation of an organization as a foreign terrorist organization. Congress may prohibit the revocation by enacting a joint resolution within 45 days of the State Department's notification.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Greg Pence (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 25 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 7, 2022
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Nov 1, 2022)

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Committees

Judiciary Committee
Rules Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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