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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-1595| Senate 
| Updated: 10/25/2018
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (39)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Dean Heller (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)David Perdue (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Nelson (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 This bill imposes sanctions and reporting requirements with respect to activities associated with Hezbollah. The President shall impose sanctions on (1) any foreign individual or entity that knowingly provides significant financial, material, or technological support for certain Hezbollah-affiliated groups; and (2) foreign individuals or entities engaged in fundraising or recruitment activities for Hezbollah. The sanctions shall include blocking property transactions, barring of entry into the United States, and revoking granted visas. The President shall also impose property-blocking sanctions on (1) any agent or foreign state instrumentality that has knowingly supported or participated in combat operations with Hezbollah or provided significant financial support, arms, or related materiel to Hezbollah; and (2) affiliated networks of Hezbollah, including those affiliated through the commission of significant transnational criminal activities. The President may waive sanctions required under this bill if it is in the U.S. national interest to do so. The President shall instruct the Secretary of State to increase efforts to strengthen the capacity of foreign governments to prevent hostile activity by Iran and disrupt Hezbollah's illicit activities. Such efforts include diplomatic efforts to persuade governments to list Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and to help governments develop legislation and financial investigative capacity. The President is authorized to require financial institutions in the United States to establish enhanced due diligence policies in relation to correspondent or payable through accounts for foreign financial institutions. The bill imposes and modifies various reporting requirements related to Hezbollah, including reports to Congress on (1) certain foreign financial institutions that process various transactions related to Hezbollah, (2) racketeering activities involving Hezbollah and its affiliates, (3) Hezbollah's fundraising and international operational capabilities and information such as which countries consent to such activities within their borders, (4) the estimated net worth of senior Hezbollah members and their sources of income, and (5) members of the Lebanese Parliament who identify as Hezbollah members and the significant conduct of such individuals.

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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct 5, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375)
Oct 5, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375)
Oct 5, 2017
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 5, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Oct 10, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 10, 2017
Received in the House.
Oct 10, 2017
Held at the desk.
Oct 12, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
Oct 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3329
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.
Sep 26, 2018
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 26, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8872-8878)
Sep 26, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1595.
Sep 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8872-8876)
Sep 26, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8872-8876)
Sep 26, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2018
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Oct 11, 2018
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6880)
Oct 12, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 23, 2018
Presented to President.
Oct 25, 2018
Signed by President.
Oct 25, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-272.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • October 5, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375)


  • October 5, 2017
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375)


  • October 5, 2017
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 5, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.


  • October 10, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 10, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • October 10, 2017
    Held at the desk.


  • October 12, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.


  • October 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3329
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.


  • September 26, 2018
    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 26, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8872-8878)


  • September 26, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1595.


  • September 26, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8872-8876)


  • September 26, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8872-8876)


  • September 26, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 28, 2018
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.


  • October 11, 2018
    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6880)


  • October 12, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 23, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • October 25, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • October 25, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-272.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3329: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug, alcohol, tobacco useForeign and international bankingForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationIranJudicial review and appealsLebanonMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsOrganized crimePolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsSmuggling and traffickingSyriaTerrorismVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers

Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-1595| Senate 
| Updated: 10/25/2018
Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2018 This bill imposes sanctions and reporting requirements with respect to activities associated with Hezbollah. The President shall impose sanctions on (1) any foreign individual or entity that knowingly provides significant financial, material, or technological support for certain Hezbollah-affiliated groups; and (2) foreign individuals or entities engaged in fundraising or recruitment activities for Hezbollah. The sanctions shall include blocking property transactions, barring of entry into the United States, and revoking granted visas. The President shall also impose property-blocking sanctions on (1) any agent or foreign state instrumentality that has knowingly supported or participated in combat operations with Hezbollah or provided significant financial support, arms, or related materiel to Hezbollah; and (2) affiliated networks of Hezbollah, including those affiliated through the commission of significant transnational criminal activities. The President may waive sanctions required under this bill if it is in the U.S. national interest to do so. The President shall instruct the Secretary of State to increase efforts to strengthen the capacity of foreign governments to prevent hostile activity by Iran and disrupt Hezbollah's illicit activities. Such efforts include diplomatic efforts to persuade governments to list Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and to help governments develop legislation and financial investigative capacity. The President is authorized to require financial institutions in the United States to establish enhanced due diligence policies in relation to correspondent or payable through accounts for foreign financial institutions. The bill imposes and modifies various reporting requirements related to Hezbollah, including reports to Congress on (1) certain foreign financial institutions that process various transactions related to Hezbollah, (2) racketeering activities involving Hezbollah and its affiliates, (3) Hezbollah's fundraising and international operational capabilities and information such as which countries consent to such activities within their borders, (4) the estimated net worth of senior Hezbollah members and their sources of income, and (5) members of the Lebanese Parliament who identify as Hezbollah members and the significant conduct of such individuals.

Bill Text Versions

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6 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 20, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct 5, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375)
Oct 5, 2017
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375)
Oct 5, 2017
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 5, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Oct 10, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 10, 2017
Received in the House.
Oct 10, 2017
Held at the desk.
Oct 12, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
Oct 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3329
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.
Sep 26, 2018
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 26, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8872-8878)
Sep 26, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1595.
Sep 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8872-8876)
Sep 26, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8872-8876)
Sep 26, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2018
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Oct 11, 2018
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 11, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6880)
Oct 12, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 23, 2018
Presented to President.
Oct 25, 2018
Signed by President.
Oct 25, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-272.
  • July 20, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • October 5, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375)


  • October 5, 2017
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375)


  • October 5, 2017
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 5, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.


  • October 10, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 10, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • October 10, 2017
    Held at the desk.


  • October 12, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.


  • October 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3329
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.


  • September 26, 2018
    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 26, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8872-8878)


  • September 26, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1595.


  • September 26, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8872-8876)


  • September 26, 2018
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8872-8876)


  • September 26, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 28, 2018
    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.


  • October 11, 2018
    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1595 by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 11, 2018
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6880)


  • October 12, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 23, 2018
    Presented to President.


  • October 25, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • October 25, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-272.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (39)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Dean Heller (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)David Perdue (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Heidi Heitkamp (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Ben Sasse (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Nelson (Democratic)John Barrasso (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3329: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug, alcohol, tobacco useForeign and international bankingForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationIranJudicial review and appealsLebanonMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsOrganized crimePolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsSmuggling and traffickingSyriaTerrorismVisas and passportsWar and emergency powers