US Congressional Bill: Strategy to Oppose Foreign Support to the Taliban

Main Subject: International Affairs

This bill requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to discourage foreign countries from providing financial or material support to the Taliban, including using U.S.-provided foreign assistance to discourage countries from providing support to the Taliban. The State Department must report to Congress (1) on the strategy and on its implementation; (2) on U.S.-funded direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan; and (3) on the Afghan Fund, including Taliban influence over Da Afghanistan Bank.

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
Jul. 08 2024	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Jun. 25 2024	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4129) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6586. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4128-4130) Mr. McCormick moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

IntroReferral
Dec. 05 2023	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Jun. 25 2024	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4129)

IntroReferral
Dec. 05 2023	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Dec. 13 2023	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House bill HR6586-118

To require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban, and for other purposes.

House bill HR6586-118

To require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban, and for other purposes.

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