Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

Bill: 118-hr-4723
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international banking
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities
U.S. and foreign investments
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: 

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

 
This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
The President must impose such sanctions on certain foreign persons, including those that are responsible for or engaged in corruption or certain acts or policies that seek to (1) threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (2) undermine democratic processes or institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or (3) undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or certain authorities related to the agreement. (The agreement brought an end to the Bosnian War, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution stems in part from the agreement.) 
 
The Department of the Treasury may impose certain prohibitions and restrictions on a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for a foreign person subject to sanctions under this bill.
 
The bill also provides statutory authority for sanctions imposed under Executive Order 13219 and Executive Order 14033 (both orders impose sanctions on persons threatening stability in the Western Balkans).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 365 - 30 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H1195-1197)
action_date: 2024-03-19
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): 365 - 30 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H1195-1197)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1220-1221)
action_date: 2024-03-19
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: 2024-03-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4723.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1195-1198)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Mrs. Wagner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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.
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Introduced in House