No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act
Hezbollah in Latin America: Counter-Terrorism Measures
This bill has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving through the process. There are no further committee actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support and has already moved through the committee process, which is a major hurdle for most legislation.
Key Points
- This bill requires the State Department to identify places in Latin America that serve as safe havens for Hezbollah. It focuses on stopping the group from using these areas to raise money, recruit members, or hide from law enforcement.
- Foreign government officials who allow these terrorist groups to operate freely could lose their U.S. visas. This means they would be banned from entering the United States unless they prove they are working to stop the illegal activity.
- The U.S. government would work with allies to pressure more Latin American countries to officially label Hezbollah as a terrorist group. Currently, only a few countries in the region, like Argentina and Colombia, have done so.
- The plan specifically targets money laundering and smuggling operations that help fund terrorism. It also aims to disrupt the influence of the Iranian government, which supports Hezbollah networks in the region.
- These new rules and sanctions would automatically end five years after the bill becomes law. This gives the government a set window to address the problem before the policy expires.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 53.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act
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