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H.R. 939 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Support Democracy in Egypt Act

H.R. 939 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 4, 2013, sponsored by Kerry L. Bentivolio with 4 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 4, 2013
Co-sponsors
4
Policy area
International Affairs

What it does

Support Democracy in Egypt Act - Prohibits the U.S. government from allowing the sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F-16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services to Egypt until the President certifies to Congress that Egypt: (1) is curtailing support for terrorist activities conducted by foreign terrorist organizations; (2) has adopted policies that promote religious and political freedo…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kerry L. Bentivolio (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 4, 2013
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Mar 4, 2013)

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