Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013
Latest action · Jun 25, 2013 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 25, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013 - Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds made available to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Department of Defense (DOD), or any other U.S. agency or entity involved in intelligence activities for the purpose of, or in a manner which would have the effect of, supporting military or paramilitary operations in Syria.
Makes an exception for funds obligated for non-lethal humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people provided directly by the U.S. government through nongovernmental organizations and contractors or foreign governments.
Nullifies such prohibition only if a joint resolution approving assistance for military or paramilitary operations in Syria is enacted.
Directs the Secretary of State to report every 90 days on assistance provided to groups, organizations, movements, and individuals in Syria.
Cosponsors 9
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 25, 2013 to Jul 10, 2013, with 6 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-SC | Jeff Duncan | Original | Jun 25, 2013 |
| R-MN | Michele Bachmann | Original | Jun 25, 2013 |
| D-VT | Peter Welch | Original | Jun 25, 2013 |
| D-MN | Richard M. Nolan | Original | Jun 25, 2013 |
| R-TN | Scott DesJarlais | Original | Jun 25, 2013 |
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | Original | Jun 25, 2013 |
| D-WI | Mark Pocan | Jul 8, 2013 | |
| D-NJ | Rush Holt | Jul 8, 2013 | |
| R-NE | Jeff Fortenberry | Jul 10, 2013 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 25, 2013Introduced in House
- Jun 25, 2013Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1201 | Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013 | Identical bill | Jun 20, 2013 |
| HR 2492 | Protecting Americans from the Proliferation of Weapons to Terrorists Act of 2013 | Identical bill | Jun 25, 2013 |
| HR 2507 | War Powers Protection Act of 2013 | Related bill | Jun 26, 2013 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Defense spending
- Department of Defense
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military operations and strategy
- Syria
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 25, 2013Introduced in House
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