Interdictions Assistance Act

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HR 5197

Introduced

May 11, 2016

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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be sub ...

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Arab-Israeli relations Arms control and nonproliferation Conflicts and wars Congressional oversight Foreign aid and international relief International Affairs Iran Israel Lebanon Middle East Military assistance, sales, and agreements Military education and training Nuclear weapons Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status United Nations

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Interdictions Assistance Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to provide assistance to foreign countries to interdict or seize shipments of items in contravention of U.N. Security Council Resolutions:

1701 (cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, deployment of U.N. and Lebanese forces, and the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon); or
2231(endorsement of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding the Iranian nuclear issue).

Such assistance may include: (1) assistance for logistical and military support by such country for such interdiction or seizure and for the storage, transfer, or destruction of seized or interdicted items; and (2) interdiction training.

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May 11, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
May 11, 2016

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