A bill to counter efforts by Hezbollah to conduct terrorist activities in Latin America, and for other purposes.
3/5/2025, 11:56 AMSummary of Bill S 842
Bill 119 s 842, also known as the "Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2019," is a piece of legislation aimed at countering the terrorist activities of Hezbollah in Latin America. The bill seeks to strengthen efforts to prevent Hezbollah from using the region as a base for terrorist operations and financing.The main provisions of the bill include requiring the President to submit a report to Congress on Hezbollah's activities in Latin America, as well as on the efforts of the US government to counter these activities. The bill also calls for increased cooperation with Latin American governments to disrupt Hezbollah's financing networks in the region.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the imposition of sanctions on individuals and entities that provide support to Hezbollah in Latin America. These sanctions could include freezing assets, restricting travel, and prohibiting financial transactions with designated individuals and entities. Overall, Bill 119 s 842 aims to enhance US efforts to combat Hezbollah's terrorist activities in Latin America by increasing information sharing, cooperation with regional partners, and imposing targeted sanctions on those who support the group.
Current Status of Bill S 842
Bill S 842 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2025. Bill S 842 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2025. Bill S 842's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of March 4, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 842
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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