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S 1959 — Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-168.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 07, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should designate the Haqqani Network (an insurgent network operating in Pakistan and Afghanistan) as a foreign terrorist organization. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on: (1) whether the Haqqani Network meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) which criteria have not been met, if the Secretary determines that the Haqqani Network does not meet such designation. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to infringe upon the sovereignty of Pakistan to combat militant or terrorist groups operating inside its boundaries.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-168.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Senate agreed to House amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5624-5625; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S5624-5625)

  6. Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4873)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1959.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4873-4875)

  11. Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  14. Received in the House.

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8781-8782)

  17. S.AMDT.1467 Amendment SA 1467 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  18. S.AMDT.1467 Amendment SA 1467 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Burr. (consideration: CR S8781; text: CR S8781)To provide that the Act may not be construed to infringe upon the sovereignty of Pakistan to combat militant or terrorist groups operating inside the boundaries of Pakistan.

  19. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8781-8782)

  20. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1959 do?
Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should designate the Haqqani Network (an insurgent network operating in Pakistan and Afghanistan) as a foreign terrorist organization. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on: (1) whether the Haqqani Network meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) which criteria have not been met, if the Secretary determines that the Haqqani Network does not meet such designation. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to infringe upon the sovereignty of Pakistan to combat militant or terrorist groups operating inside its boundaries.
Who sponsors S 1959?
S 1959 is sponsored by Richard Burr (R).
What is the current status of S 1959?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 07, 2011. Enacted.
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