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Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

USA118th CongressHR-5917| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2024
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (36)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields. Currently, such sanctions are (1) required for users of human shields who are members of Hamas or Hezbollah or supporters of those groups, and (2) authorized for other users of human shields. The President must also determine if a person named in certain congressional requests meets the criteria for such sanctions and report on whether the President intends to impose sanctions on that person. Additionally, the Department of Defense must report to Congress on the implications of the use of human shields by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestine Islamic Jihad.

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Timeline
Oct 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed 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.
Dec 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Dec 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16, 2024
Mr. Moran moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 16, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2419)
Apr 16, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5917.
Apr 16, 2024
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.
Apr 16, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2432-2433)
Apr 16, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)
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Apr 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 17, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • October 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed 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.


  • December 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • December 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Mr. Moran moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 16, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2419)


  • April 16, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5917.


  • April 16, 2024
    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.


  • April 16, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2432-2433)


  • April 16, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)
    View Vote


  • April 16, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 17, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-3166: Hamas Sanctions Act of 2023
  • HR 118-815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-8038: 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightLebanonMiddle EastPalestiniansPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTerrorismViolent crime

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

USA118th CongressHR-5917| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2024
Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields. Currently, such sanctions are (1) required for users of human shields who are members of Hamas or Hezbollah or supporters of those groups, and (2) authorized for other users of human shields. The President must also determine if a person named in certain congressional requests meets the criteria for such sanctions and report on whether the President intends to impose sanctions on that person. Additionally, the Department of Defense must report to Congress on the implications of the use of human shields by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestine Islamic Jihad.

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Timeline
Oct 10, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 25, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed 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.
Dec 13, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Dec 13, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16, 2024
Mr. Moran moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 16, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2419)
Apr 16, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5917.
Apr 16, 2024
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.
Apr 16, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2432-2433)
Apr 16, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)
View Vote
Apr 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 17, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • October 10, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 25, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed 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.


  • December 13, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.


  • December 13, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Mr. Moran moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 16, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2419)


  • April 16, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5917.


  • April 16, 2024
    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.


  • April 16, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2432-2433)


  • April 16, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)
    View Vote


  • April 16, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 17, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (36)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-3166: Hamas Sanctions Act of 2023
  • HR 118-815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-8038: 21st Century Peace through Strength Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsCongressional oversightLebanonMiddle EastPalestiniansPolitical parties and affiliationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTerrorismViolent crime