Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-05T05:08:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 969 Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/5/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 969

Bill 119 HR 969, also known as the "Afghanistan Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act," aims to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that are involved in transactions related to rare earth minerals in Afghanistan. Rare earth minerals are important resources used in various industries, including technology and defense.

The bill seeks to target those who are profiting from the extraction and trade of rare earth minerals in Afghanistan, which is known to have significant deposits of these valuable resources. By imposing sanctions on these individuals or entities, the United States aims to disrupt the flow of funds to groups that may be engaging in illicit activities or supporting terrorism.

The sanctions outlined in the bill may include freezing assets, restricting travel, and prohibiting financial transactions with those found to be in violation. The goal of these sanctions is to deter individuals and entities from engaging in activities that may be harmful to national security interests. Overall, the Afghanistan Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act is a measure aimed at addressing the potential risks associated with the trade of rare earth minerals in Afghanistan and ensuring that these resources are not exploited for nefarious purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 969

Bill HR 969 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 969 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 969's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 4, 2025

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To impose sanctions on persons engaging in transactions in Afghanistan rare earth minerals.To impose sanctions on persons engaging in transactions in Afghanistan rare earth minerals.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 969

W. Gregory Steube

Florida(Republican)

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Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act

Summary of Bill HR 969

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Current Status of Bill HR 969

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 969

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 969

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 969

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 969

W. Gregory Steube

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