H.R. 6036 (112th): Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012

Introduced:
Jun 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mike Rogers [R-MI8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 1959 (same title)
Signed by the President — Aug 10, 2012

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This bill was introduced on June 27, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 27, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2R) (show)
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Full Title

To require a report by the Secretary of State on whether the Haqqani Network meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 27, 2012.
6 pages

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6/27/2012--Introduced.
Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 - Requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on whether the Haqqani Network (an insurgent network operating in Pakistan and Afghanistan) meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization. States that nothing in this Act may be construed to infringe upon the sovereignty of Pakistan to combat militant or terrorist groups operating inside its boundaries.

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