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Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 599
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 599
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 599
Bill HRES 599 is currently in the status of Passed in House since November 1, 2023. Bill HRES 599 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2023. Bill HRES 599's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of November 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 599
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
82Democrat Cosponsors
52Republican Cosponsors
30Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 599
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Europe
- European Union
- Foreign property
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- International organizations and cooperation
- Middle East
- Sanctions
- Terrorism
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 599
Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 599
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