Libya Stabilization Act
USA117th CongressHR-1228| House
| Updated: 9/29/2021
Theodore E. Deutch
Democratic Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (12)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Libya Stabilization Act This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya, (3) misappropriates Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (4) is knowingly responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Libya. These sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2026. Further, the President is authorized to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with Libya. The bill urges the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including health assistance, food, shelter, and support for an effective COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response. The Department of State must work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure free and credible future elections in Libya. The Department of the Treasury must vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that complements the establishment of democratic institutions and rule of law.
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Introduced in House
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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Ms. Wild moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5483-5489)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1228.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5494-5495)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 35 (Roll no. 300). (text: CR H5483-5488)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Affairs
AfricaAlliancesAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCultural exchanges and relationsCurrencyDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEgyptElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFranceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelHuman rightsHuman traffickingImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationItalyLibyaMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMultilateral development programsOil and gasPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsQatarRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanSyriaTerrorismTrade restrictionsTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWater use and supply
Libya Stabilization Act
USA117th CongressHR-1228| House
| Updated: 9/29/2021
Libya Stabilization Act This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya. The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya, (3) misappropriates Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (4) is knowingly responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Libya. These sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2026. Further, the President is authorized to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with Libya. The bill urges the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including health assistance, food, shelter, and support for an effective COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response. The Department of State must work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure free and credible future elections in Libya. The Department of the Treasury must vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that complements the establishment of democratic institutions and rule of law.
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Introduced in House
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.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Ms. Wild moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5483-5489)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1228.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5494-5495)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 35 (Roll no. 300). (text: CR H5483-5488)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Theodore E. Deutch
Democratic Representative
Florida
Cosponsors (12)
Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
International Affairs
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AfricaAlliancesAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCultural exchanges and relationsCurrencyDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEgyptElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careEuropeForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFranceFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelHuman rightsHuman traffickingImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationItalyLibyaMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary operations and strategyMultilateral development programsOil and gasPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsQatarRefugees, asylum, displaced personsRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanSyriaTerrorismTrade restrictionsTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWater use and supply