SRES Bill 299 A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-07-18

Bill 118 sres 299 is a resolution that aims to strengthen cooperation between the United States and the European Union in order to combat the criminal and terrorist activities of Hizballah. The resolution calls for joint efforts to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urges the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization in its entirety. Hizballah is a Lebanon-based militant group that has been involved in numerous terrorist attacks and criminal activities around the world. The resolution highlights the need for increased collaboration between the US and EU to disrupt Hizballah's operations and prevent further harm. By urging the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization, the resolution seeks to send a strong message that the international community will not tolerate Hizballah's violent actions. This designation would make it easier for law enforcement agencies to track and prosecute Hizballah members, ultimately leading to greater security for both the US and EU. Overall, Bill 118 sres 299 underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism and criminal activities, particularly those carried out by Hizballah. It emphasizes the need for a united front against this dangerous organization and calls for decisive action to hold Hizballah accountable for its actions.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2991)

Alternative Names

A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

Associated Legislation

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.

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

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Europe

European Union

Foreign property

Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

International organizations and cooperation

Middle East

Sanctions

Terrorism

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions