The Charity & Security Network is tracking the following legislation during the 117th Congress that pertain to our issues, though has taken no position on these pieces of legislation
S. 2863 Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act
A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Taliban and persons assisting the Taliban in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep. 27, 2021
S. 690 Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
A bill to expedite the provision of humanitarian assistance, including life-saving medical care, to the people of North Korea, and for other purposes.
Introduced March 10, 2021
S. 27 See Something, Say Something Online Act
A bill to require reporting of suspicious transmissions in order to assist in criminal investigations and counterintelligence activities relating to international terrorism, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jan. 22, 2021
H.R. 7528 No Aid for Abetting Illegal Immigration Act
To prohibit United States assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Introduced April 14, 2022
H.R. 7276 Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
To direct the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.
Introduced March 29, 2022
H.R. 5497 BURMA Act
To authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions with respect to human rights abuses in Burma, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep. 5, 2021
H.R. 1540 REPORT Act
To provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of terrorism, and for other purposes.
Introduced March 3, 2021
H.R. 1504 Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
To expedite the provision of humanitarian assistance, including life-saving medical care, to the people of North Korea, and for other purposes.
Introduced March 2, 2021
H.R. 567 Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act
To establish an interagency program to assist countries in North and West Africa to improve immediate and long-term capabilities to counter terrorist threats, and for other purposes.
Introduced January 28, 2021
H.R. 350 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
To authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism.
Introduced January 19, 2021
H.R. 287 FORCE Act
To prohibit the removal of Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism until Cuba satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Introduced January 13, 2021
H.R. 261 Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
To impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism, and for other purposes.
Introduced January 11, 2021
Senate Resolutions:
none available yet
Armed Conflict, Starvation and International Humanitarian Law
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing, April 12, 2022
11 Years of War: The Humanitarian Impact of the Ongoing Conflict in Syria
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Hearing, March 16, 2022
C&SN Summary: HFAC Hearing Looks at Humanitarian Impacts 11 Years into Syrian Civil War
Afghanistan’s Future: Assessing the National Security, Humanitarian and Economic Implications of the Taliban Takeover
Senate Banking Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Hearing, Oct. 5, 2021
C&SN Summary: Senate Committee Hearing on Afghanistan Unpacks Challenges Created by Sanctions
Impact of Sanctions in Africa
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Global Human Rights Hearing, May 25, 2021
C&SN Summary: House Hearing on Sanctions on Africa: Witnesses Cite Need for Changes
Recent Posts
You Get a Sanction, and You, and You – Things That Go Boom
C&SN Director Paul Carroll spoke with Laicie Heeley, the host of Inkstick Media's podcast Things That Go Boom, about sanctions—addressing their sometimes harmful impacts, and calling for greater transparency, accountability, and clarity on the goals
Civil Society Exceptions in Afghanistan Sanctions Bill Broader Than OFAC General License
The Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act of 2021 (S. 2863) proposed by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member James Risch (R-ID) includes a statement of policy supporting humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan and clear sanctions
Treasury Sanctions Review Fails to Address Civil Society Concerns, Punts on Key Questions
October 19, 2021 The Department of Treasury released its much-anticipated review of economic sanctions in a nine-page document on Oct. 18, 2021 that, while noting the need to address “unintended consequences of current sanctions regimes
Biden’s Sanctions Policy Review Fails to Deliver: No Concrete Policy Solutions to Address the Many Harmful Impacts of Sanctions
Washington, D.C., October 18, 2021 — Today, the Treasury Department released its long-awaited policy review of U.S. sanctions. The review, first announced by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in early 2021, is the culmination of a
US Sanctions Policies Desperately Need Accountability – Responsible Statecraft
October 18, 2021 Dan Jasper of the American Friends Service Committee and Gabe Murphy of C&SN share their support for an amendment introduced by Rep. Chuy García requiring impact assessments on sanctions. Read their take
Senate Committee Hearing on Afghanistan Unpacks Challenges Created by Sanctions
October 6, 2021 With Afghanistan facing major economic and humanitarian crises in the wake of the Taliban’s rise to power, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing on October 5,