United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 I cosponsors

SRES 613 — A resolution urging the governments of Europe and the European Union to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, and urging the President to provide information about Hizballah to the European allies of the United States and to support to the Government of Bulgaria in investigating the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice. (text: CR S8379-8380)

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Urges European governments and the European Union (EU) to: (1) designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization so that Hizballah cannot use EU territories for fund raising, recruitment, and propaganda; and (2) impose sanctions on Hizballah for providing material support to Bashar al Assad's violent repression against the people of Syria. Supports Bulgaria's investigation into the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas, and urges the President to provide related diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement support. Supports Bulgaria as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and urges the United States, NATO, and the EU to work with Bulgaria to safeguard its territory and citizens from terrorism. Urges the President to: (1) provide diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement support to Bulgaria to investigate the Burgas terrorist attack; and (2) make available to European allies and the European public information about Hizballah's terrorist activities and material support for Bashar al Assad's campaign of violence in Syria.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice. (text: CR S8379-8380)

  2. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8379-8380)

  3. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7745)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Alliances Bulgaria Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Europe European Union Government information and archives Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Law enforcement administration and funding Middle East Palestinians Sanctions Syria Terrorism Collective security Government studies and investigations International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 613 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Urges European governments and the European Union (EU) to: (1) designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization so that Hizballah cannot use EU territories for fund raising, recruitment, and propaganda; and (2) impose sanctions on Hizballah for providing material support to Bashar al Assad's violent repression against the people of Syria. Supports Bulgaria's investigation into the July 18, 2012, terrorist attack in Burgas, and urges the President to provide related diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement support. Supports Bulgaria as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and urges the United States, NATO, and the EU to work with Bulgaria to safeguard its territory and citizens from terrorism. Urges the President to: (1) provide diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement support to Bulgaria to investigate the Burgas terrorist attack; and (2) make available to European allies and the European public information about Hizballah's terrorist activities and material support for Bashar al Assad's campaign of violence in Syria.
Who sponsors SRES 613?
SRES 613 is sponsored by Joseph Lieberman (Independent).
What is the current status of SRES 613?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 613?
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