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- H.J.RES.80
H.J.RES.80: Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 6, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Prohibits issuance of a letter of offer with respect to certain defense article and service sales to the Kingdom of Bahrain unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that the government of Bahrain: (1) is investigating and prosecuting persons responsible for the killing, torture, detention, and other human rights violations committed since February 2011; (2) has ceased torture and other inhumane treatment in its detention facilities;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Oct. 6, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) |