Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution applauds and expresses support for the continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hezbollah's terrorist activities. It also urges the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

Bill 118 HRES 599, also known as the resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls on the European Union to classify Hizballah, a militant group based in Lebanon, as a terrorist organization in its entirety.

Hizballah is a Shia Islamist political party and militant group that has been involved in numerous terrorist activities, including attacks against Israel and other Western targets. The resolution highlights Hizballah's involvement in the Syrian civil war and its support for the Assad regime, as well as its ties to Iran.

The resolution argues that designating Hizballah as a terrorist organization in its entirety would send a strong message to the group and its supporters that their actions are not tolerated by the international community. It also emphasizes the need for the European Union to take a unified stance against terrorism and to work with the United States and other allies to combat extremist groups. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 599 is a bipartisan effort to address the threat posed by Hizballah and to encourage the European Union to take decisive action against this dangerous organization.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 599

Introduced on
2023-07-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution applauds and expresses support for the continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hezbollah's terrorist activities. It also urges the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

Bill 118 HRES 599, also known as the resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls on the European Union to classify Hizballah, a militant group based in Lebanon, as a terrorist organization in its entirety.

Hizballah is a Shia Islamist political party and militant group that has been involved in numerous terrorist activities, including attacks against Israel and other Western targets. The resolution highlights Hizballah's involvement in the Syrian civil war and its support for the Assad regime, as well as its ties to Iran.

The resolution argues that designating Hizballah as a terrorist organization in its entirety would send a strong message to the group and its supporters that their actions are not tolerated by the international community. It also emphasizes the need for the European Union to take a unified stance against terrorism and to work with the United States and other allies to combat extremist groups. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 599 is a bipartisan effort to address the threat posed by Hizballah and to encourage the European Union to take decisive action against this dangerous organization.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedUrging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Europe•
European Union•
Foreign property•
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information•
International organizations and cooperation•
Middle East•
Sanctions•
Terrorism

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Latest Summary11/7/2023

This resolution applauds and expresses support for the continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hezbollah's terrorist activities. It also urges the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety a...


Latest Action11/1/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.