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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Bill Number

HRES 645

Introduced

Sep 14, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

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Afghanistan Asia Foreign aid and international relief International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Multilateral development programs Sanctions Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Terrorism

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Summary

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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Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Sep 14, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Sep 14, 2021

Introduced in House

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