A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the organization and its members to the fullest extent possible

S.Res.482
Introduced: 
June 6, 2016
114
Second
July 6, 2016
Agreed to in Senate

Like similar measure H. Res. 750 of 5/25/16, this resolution urged the EU to designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization and to increase pressure on the group by increasing intra-EU cooperation, issuing arrest warrants for Hezbollah members and supporters, freezing Hezbollah’s assets in Europe, and barring fundraising activities in support of Hezbollah.

22 cosponsors (12D, 10R).

Last major action: 7/6/16 agreed to in Senate by unanimous consent.

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