Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) Accountability Act of 2015

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Bill Number

HR 3445

Introduced

Sep 8, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Topics

Bahrain Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Human rights International Affairs Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Protest and dissent Trade restrictions

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Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) Accountability Act of 2015

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from selling or transferring to Bahrain specified weapons and crowd control items until the Department of State certifies that Bahrain has fully implemented all 26 recommendations set forth in the 2011 Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry report.

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Sep 8, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 8, 2015

Introduced in House

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