Libya Stabilization Act

Bill: 117-hr-1228
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2021-02-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cultural exchanges and relations
Currency
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Egypt
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Europe
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Foreign loans and debt
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France
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
Human rights
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Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Inflation and prices
International exchange and broadcasting
International monetary system and foreign exchange
International organizations and cooperation
Italy
Libya
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Multilateral development programs
Oil and gas
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Qatar
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sudan
Syria
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Nations
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: 

Libya Stabilization Act

 
This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya.
 
The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. 
 
The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya, (3) misappropriates Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (4) is knowingly responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Libya. These sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2026. 
 
The bill urges the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including health assistance, food, shelter, and support for an effective COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response.
 
The Department of State must work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure free and credible future elections in Libya. 
 
The Department of the Treasury must vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that complements the establishment of democratic institutions and rule of law.

action_date: 2021-09-28
text: 

Libya Stabilization Act

 
This bill provides for sanctions and aid related to the conflict in Libya.
 
The bill provides statutory authority for an April 19, 2016, executive order imposing property- and visa-blocking sanctions on persons contributing to the violence in Libya. 
 
The President must impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that (1) knowingly supports or engages in a significant transaction with a foreign person knowingly operating in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity, (2) engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya, (3) misappropriates Libyan state assets or natural resources, or (4) is knowingly responsible for or complicit in serious human rights abuses in Libya. These sanctions shall expire on December 31, 2026. 
 
Further, the President is authorized to expand educational and cultural exchange programs with Libya.
 
The bill urges the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities in Libya, including health assistance, food, shelter, and support for an effective COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) response.
 
The Department of State must work to strengthen Libya's democratic governance, including by providing assistance to (1) unify Libya's financial and governing institutions, and (2) ensure free and credible future elections in Libya. 
 
The Department of the Treasury must vote and argue for international financial institutions to support an economic recovery in Libya that complements the establishment of democratic institutions and rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-29
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 35 (Roll no. 300). (text: CR H5483-5488)
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 35 (Roll no. 300).(text: CR H5483-5488)
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5494-5495)
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1228.
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5483-5489)
action_date: 2021-09-28
text: Ms. Wild moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-23
text: Introduced in House