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Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7139

Bill 117 HR 7139, also known as the Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to prevent terrorists from obtaining weapons by imposing sanctions on individuals and entities that provide arms to terrorist organizations.

The bill outlines a series of measures to achieve this goal, including the imposition of financial penalties and restrictions on trade with countries or organizations that are found to be supporting terrorist groups. It also calls for increased cooperation between the US government and international partners to track and prevent the flow of weapons to terrorists.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a task force to monitor and enforce these sanctions, as well as reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of the law. Overall, the Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act aims to disrupt the supply chain of weapons to terrorist organizations and enhance national security by cutting off their access to arms. It is a bipartisan effort to combat terrorism and protect the safety of American citizens and allies.

Congressional Summary of HR 7139

Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act

This bill provides statutory authority for a September 21, 2020, executive order imposing sanctions pertaining to Iran's activities relating to arms and related materiel, including transfers of such arms and materiel.

Current Status of Bill HR 7139

Bill HR 7139 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2022. Bill HR 7139 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2022.  Bill HR 7139'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 March 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7139

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7139

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7139

Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act
Removing Arms from Terrorists Through Sanctions Act
To codify Executive Order 13949.

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