A bill to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.

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Bill Number

S 164

Introduced

Jan 28, 2013

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.

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Topics

Asia Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Detention of persons Espionage and treason Foreign aid and international relief Health personnel Human rights International Affairs Pakistan Refugees, asylum, displaced persons Sanctions Terrorism

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Summary

Prohibits any direct U.S. assistance to the government of Pakistan unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released from prison in Pakistan and any criminal charges brought against Dr. Afridi, including treason, have been dropped; and (2) Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan, if such departure is necessary to ensure his freedom.

Actions

Jan 29, 2013

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Jan 28, 2013

Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 28, 2013

Introduced in Senate

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