S. 3257 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
STOP Using Human Shields Act
S. 3257 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the STOP Using Human Shields Act, was introduced on Jul 24, 2018, sponsored by Ted Cruz with 51 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 24, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 51
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Sanction Terrorist Operations Using Human Shields Act of 2018 or the STOP Using Human Shields Act This bill provides for the imposition of sanctions on members of foreign terrorist organizations, including Hamas and Hizballah, and other foreign persons, agencies, or instrumentalities of foreign states with regard to use of civilians, other specially protected persons, or specially protected property to shield lawful targets fr…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act
Sponsor
Ted Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 34 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 24, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618. (Oct 3, 2018)
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- H.R. 3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
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