Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR599

Introduced
7/18/23  
Refer
7/18/23  

Caption

Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

Impact

The resolution seeks to strengthen transatlantic cooperation in combating Hizballah by promoting intelligence sharing and advocating for stricter sanctions against individuals and entities affiliated with the group. If adopted by the European Union, this designation could lead to increased pressure on Hizballah, limiting its operational capabilities within Europe and potentially impacting related geopolitical dynamics. Such actions would aim to curtail Hizballah's ability to engage in both criminal activities and terrorist operations.

Summary

House Resolution 599 urges the European Union to fully designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization. This resolution comes in the context of escalating concerns regarding Hizballah's terror activities, which have been implicated in various violent incidents around the world, particularly affecting American and European interests. The document highlights past attacks associated with Hizballah as well as their ongoing illegal operations, including drug trafficking and money laundering, which pose a significant threat to regional stability and security.

Sentiment

The discussion surrounding HR599 reflects a strong bipartisan sentiment in favor of addressing the threats posed by Hizballah. Supporters, particularly from the Republican side, argue for decisive action to prevent Hizballah from expanding its influence. However, there exists contention regarding the effectiveness of sanctions and the potential impact on diplomatic relationships with Lebanon and Iran, indicating a complex sentiment landscape where support for the resolution is balanced by concerns over broader implications.

Contention

Notably, the resolution underscores the longstanding divide between differing approaches to Hizballah within the international community. Critics of the EU's previous limited designation of Hizballah suggest it has allowed the group to exploit legal loopholes, undermining efforts to tackle its operations effectively. Thus, the call for a complete designation raises questions about how such measures would be enforced and the implications for various international relations, especially in relation to Lebanon, which faces significant internal challenges.

Companion Bills

US SR299

Related A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

Previously Filed As

US SR299

A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

US HR288

Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution Encouraging the European Union to Determine that the European Union Should Sanction the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Now As a Terrorist Entity Resolution

US HR176

Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution Encouraging the European Union to Determine that the European Union Should Sanction the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Now As a Terrorist Entity Resolution

US SR784

A resolution deterring Hezbollah and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their repeated and continued acts of terrorism against the State of Israel and the United States and urging the United States to use all diplomatic tools available to hold them accountable for such actions.

US HR202

Deeming certain conduct of members of Antifa as domestic terrorism and designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.

US HR26

This resolution deems certain conduct of members of antifa as domestic terrorism and designates antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. The resolution calls on the Department of Justice to (1) prosecute crimes of domestic terrorism by antifa, and (2) use all available tools and resources to combat the spread of such terrorism by antifa.

US HR862

Urging members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to refuse airport access to Iranian airlines sanctioned by the United States, to encourage these members to apply sanctions against such airlines, and for other purposes.

US HR50

Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who have seized control of our southern border.

US HR600

Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 29-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.

US HR192

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States condemns the Russian Government's gross violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and supports the efforts of international organizations to help people displaced by war and conflict.

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US SR784

A resolution deterring Hezbollah and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their repeated and continued acts of terrorism against the State of Israel and the United States and urging the United States to use all diplomatic tools available to hold them accountable for such actions.

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