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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, freeze all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States, and use all authority and influence of the United States Government to prohibit the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international institutions and organizations.
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 645
Bill 117 H.Res. 645 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that urges the Secretary of State to designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. The resolution also calls for the freezing of all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States. Additionally, it urges the United States Government to use its authority and influence to prevent other countries and international institutions from providing funds to the Afghan Taliban.
The purpose of this resolution is to combat terrorism and disrupt the financial support network of the Afghan Taliban. By designating the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, the United States aims to restrict their ability to carry out attacks and destabilize the region. Freezing the assets of the Afghan government held in the US is a strategic move to cut off a potential source of funding for the Taliban.
Furthermore, by prohibiting the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international organizations, the United States hopes to isolate and weaken the group. This resolution underscores the commitment of the US Government to combat terrorism and support stability in Afghanistan. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 645 reflects the House of Representatives' stance on addressing the threat posed by the Afghan Taliban and taking concrete steps to disrupt their operations.
The purpose of this resolution is to combat terrorism and disrupt the financial support network of the Afghan Taliban. By designating the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, the United States aims to restrict their ability to carry out attacks and destabilize the region. Freezing the assets of the Afghan government held in the US is a strategic move to cut off a potential source of funding for the Taliban.
Furthermore, by prohibiting the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international organizations, the United States hopes to isolate and weaken the group. This resolution underscores the commitment of the US Government to combat terrorism and support stability in Afghanistan. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 645 reflects the House of Representatives' stance on addressing the threat posed by the Afghan Taliban and taking concrete steps to disrupt their operations.
Congressional Summary of HRES 645
This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with the Afghan people now living under the Afghan Taliban regime. It calls on the Department of State to designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. It also states that the Afghan Taliban regime must be denied access to funds held by the U.S. government.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 645
Bill HRES 645 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill HRES 645 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2021. Bill HRES 645's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 645
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 645
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Afghanistan
- Asia
- Foreign aid and international relief
- International organizations and cooperation
- Multilateral development programs
- Sanctions
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Terrorism
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 645
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, freeze all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States, and use all authority and influence of the United States Government to prohibit the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international institutions and organizations.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, freeze all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States, and use all authority and influence of the United States Government to prohibit the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international institutions and organizations.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 645
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