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. 316: A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq. This bill passed in the Senate on March 29, 2023 and goes to the House next for consideration.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced February 1, 2023.
S. 53: Combating Global Corruption Act of 2023
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced January 24, 2023.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced February 2, 2023.
S. 316: A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq. This bill passed in the Senate on March 29, 2023 and goes to the House next for consideration.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced February 1, 2023.
S. 53: Combating Global Corruption Act of 2023
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced January 24, 2023.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced February 2, 2023.
S. 316: A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq. This bill passed in the Senate on March 29, 2023 and goes to the House next for consideration.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced February 1, 2023.
S. 53: Combating Global Corruption Act of 2023
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced January 24, 2023.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced February 2, 2023.
McCaul, Meeks, Wilson, Phillips Introduce Bill to Sanction Iran’s Missile and Drone Program
The Fight CRIME Act would impose mandatory property blocking and visa sanctions on anyone involved in the supply, sale, or transfer of, or support for, Iran’s missiles and drones. These sanctions would also extend to the adult family members of designated persons, as well as actors providing significant support to, or engaging in transactions with designated persons.
Introduced on May 9, 2023.
H.R. 2501: Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced on April 6, 2023.
H.R. 932: To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
Introduced on Feb 9, 2023. Companion bill passed the Senate on March 29, 2023.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced on March 7, 2023.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced on Feb 2, 2023
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced on Jan 31, 2023
H.R. 691: To impose sanctions with respect to Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada.
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced on Jan 31, 2023
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced on Jan 27, 2023
H.R. 340: Hamas International Financing Prevention Act
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced on Jan 12, 2023
Seeks to abolish and restrict funding to the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem and Israel. This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Introduced January 9, 2023.
H.J.Res. 52: Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023
To repeal and replace the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole. See C&SN’s post about this resolution here.
Introduced on April 6, 2023.
H.Res. 132: Responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023.
This simple resolution was agreed to on February 27, 2023.
This resolution mourns the loss of life in Turkey (Turkiye) and Syria caused by the earthquakes in Turkey on February 6, 2023. The resolution also (1) applauds the work of humanitarian aid and rescue workers on the ground; and (2) condemns the efforts by the Assad regime of Syria to exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and accountability, including by preventing the United Nations from providing assistance through border crossings between Turkey and Syria.
Introduced January 9, 2023. This resolution passed in the House on January 25, 2023 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
Introduced February 1, 2023
Considerations on Economic Sanctions
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing, Oct. 4, 2022
C&SN Summary: Human Rights Commission Hearing Examines the Collateral Effects of Sanctions
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
Human Rights Commission Hearing Examines the Collateral Effects of Sanctions
On Oct. 4, 2022, the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission held a hearing co-chaired by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), entitled Considerations on Economic Sanctions, to address the “collateral effects of
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