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H.R. 5917 (118th)

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act

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Introduced

10 October 2023

Last action

17 April 2024 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Mary Peltola, Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16], Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

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Summary

Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act This bill extends the authority of the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030 and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of Palestine Islamic Jihad and orders, controls, or otherwise directs the use of human shields. Currently, such sanctions are (1) required for users of human shields who are members of Hamas or Hezbollah or supporters of those groups, and (2) authorized for other users of human shields. The President must also determine if a person named in certain congressional requests meets the criteria for such sanctions and report on whether the President intends to impose sanctions on that person. Additionally, the Department of Defense must report to Congress on the implications of the use of human shields by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestine Islamic Jihad.

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Timeline

  1. 10 October 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 October 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 October 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 December 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 December 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 April 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 16 April 2024

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 April 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 April 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2419)

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 April 2024

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 April 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5917.

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 April 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Moran moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 April 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

16 April 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 419 · No 4 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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