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To require a comprehensive regional strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham and its affiliates, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1785| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2017
Adam Kinzinger

Adam Kinzinger

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Pete Olson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Ann Wagner (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Comprehensive Strategy to Destroy ISIS Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State to jointly develop and submit to Congress: (1) a strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and its affiliates, (2) a biennial update of such strategy, and (3) a strategy to bring the civil war in Syria to a sustainable end. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to Congress an assessment of: the willingness and capabilities of coalition members and allies to defeat ISIS with their own military assets; the presence of ISIS or its affiliates in countries other than Syria, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, and Afghanistan; preventing radicalization of citizens of regional countries by ISIS; the number of foreign fighters joining ISIS and tactics to prevent further recruitment; and significant U.S. intelligence gaps concerning ISIS and the ability to carry out a regional strategy to defeat it.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
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.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    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.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

International Affairs

AfghanistanAlliancesAsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesHistorical and cultural resourcesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIraqJordanMiddle EastMilitary education and trainingMilitary operations and strategyPolitical movements and philosophiesPolitical parties and affiliationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTerrorismWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

To require a comprehensive regional strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham and its affiliates, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1785| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2017
Comprehensive Strategy to Destroy ISIS Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State to jointly develop and submit to Congress: (1) a strategy to destroy the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and its affiliates, (2) a biennial update of such strategy, and (3) a strategy to bring the civil war in Syria to a sustainable end. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to Congress an assessment of: the willingness and capabilities of coalition members and allies to defeat ISIS with their own military assets; the presence of ISIS or its affiliates in countries other than Syria, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, and Afghanistan; preventing radicalization of citizens of regional countries by ISIS; the number of foreign fighters joining ISIS and tactics to prevent further recruitment; and significant U.S. intelligence gaps concerning ISIS and the ability to carry out a regional strategy to defeat it.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
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.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    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.


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Adam Kinzinger

Adam Kinzinger

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Pete Olson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Ann Wagner (Republican)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Duncan D. Hunter (Republican)John Shimkus (Republican)

Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfghanistanAlliancesAsiaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesHistorical and cultural resourcesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIraqJordanMiddle EastMilitary education and trainingMilitary operations and strategyPolitical movements and philosophiesPolitical parties and affiliationRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTerrorismWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity