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Libya Stabilization Act

USA117th CongressS-379| Senate 
| Updated: 2/23/2021
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Lindsey Graham (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • 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. The bill authorizes 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2934
Libya Stabilization Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1228
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2934
    Libya Stabilization Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1228
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Libya Stabilization Act

USA117th CongressS-379| Senate 
| Updated: 2/23/2021
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. The bill authorizes 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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2934
Libya Stabilization Act
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1228
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2934
    Libya Stabilization Act


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • September 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1228
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Lindsey Graham (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1228: Libya Stabilization Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AfricaAlliancesAsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChadChinaConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCurrencyDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEconomic developmentEgyptElections, voting, political campaign regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careEuropeEuropean UnionForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHuman rightsHuman traffickingImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeLibyaMiddle 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 ArabiaSmuggling and traffickingSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSudanTerrorismTrade restrictionsTurkeyUnited Arab EmiratesUnited NationsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWater use and supplyWorld health