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Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution

1/26/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 288

Bill 118 H.Res. 288, also known as the "Encouraging the EU to Designate Resolution," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to urge the European Union (EU) to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

Hezbollah is a Lebanon-based militant group that has been involved in numerous terrorist activities around the world. The US and several other countries already designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, but the EU only designates its military wing as such. This bill aims to push the EU to designate the entire organization as a terrorist group, in order to combat its global terrorist activities more effectively.

The bill highlights the threat that Hezbollah poses to international security and stability, and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in countering its activities. By urging the EU to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization, the bill seeks to strengthen international cooperation in combating terrorism and promoting peace and security. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 288 is a bipartisan effort to address the threat posed by Hezbollah and to encourage the EU to take a stronger stance against this terrorist organization. It underscores the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism and promoting global security.

Congressional Summary of HRES 288

Encouraging the European Union to Determine that the European Union Should Sanction the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Now As a Terrorist Entity Resolution or Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution

This resolution urges the European Union (EU) to expeditiously designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the EU Common Position 931 on terrorism. It also encourages the Biden Administration to make the EU designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization a diplomatic priority in engagements with the EU.

Current Status of Bill HRES 288

Bill HRES 288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2023. Bill HRES 288 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2023.  Bill HRES 288's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 288

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
116
Democrat Cosponsors
58
Republican Cosponsors
58
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 288

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 288

Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution
Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution
Encouraging the European Union to Determine that the European Union Should Sanction the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Now As a Terrorist Entity Resolution
Urging the European Union to expeditiously designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization under Common Position 931, and for other purposes.

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