Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3327 Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:11 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3327

Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act

This bill imposes sanctions on certain Lebanese government officials who are involved in or facilitated the wrongful arrest, detention, or abuse of a U.S. citizen in Lebanon.

The bill requires the Department of State to develop a list of such persons. The State Department shall deny a visa to a listed person, their family, or their associates, and the President shall freeze the assets of a listed person if such assets are in the United States or the posssession of a U.S. person.

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Current Status of Bill S 3327

Bill S 3327 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2020. Bill S 3327 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 24, 2020. Bill S 3327's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3327

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3327

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Detention of persons

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Foreign property

- Government information and archives

- Lebanon

- Middle East

- Sanctions

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3327

Zero Tolerance for Unlawful Detentions of United States Citizens in Lebanon Act

A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to officials of the Government of Lebanon responsible for the wrongful or unlawful detention of citizens and nationals of the United States held in Lebanon.