Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
International Affairs
Why This Matters
This bill requires the U.S. to designate certain groups as foreign terrorist organizations and to consider sanctions against them. It also sets regular reporting to Congress on new designations and sanction decisions.
Who this affects
foreign groups · related entities · U.S. government agencies · State Department
What changes is this bill making?
1Requires the Secretary of State to designate 30 named groups as FTO (foreign terrorist organization) within 90 days of enactment.
2Directs the President to decide within 60 days whether to impose sanctions under Executive Order 13224 on 22 listed groups or related entities.
3Defines those sanctions as blocking property and banning transactions with persons who support terrorism under Executive Order 13224.
4Mandates the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to report every 180 days to Congress on any new groups meeting the criteria for designation or sanctions.
5Requires the President to report within 60 days after sanction decisions and explain if any listed group is not sanctioned.
