To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to certain foreign persons who have knowingly engaged in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political opponents in Pakistan, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to certain foreign persons who have knowingly engaged in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political opponents in Pakistan, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting immigrants, border agencies, and immigration-service providers. The main policy domain is Immigration, Finance, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
immigrants, border agencies, and immigration-service providers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, immigrants, border agencies, and immigration-service providers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HD9CE58424A004398BE0BB1CB37FF91F9: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pakistan Democracy Act.
- Section HDD1BBACECA504BC8AC172E77767605DB: 2. Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States to support a democratic Pakistan, including free and fair elections, that is based upon civilian...
- Section H13118D6483D14CDB81A2D5F90BB4F124: 3. Determination regarding General Asim Munir Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, acting in...
- Section HFDE7650DD91F40F4AAAC615CA534A9A6: 4. Authorization of sanctions Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall identify key individuals who are...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to certain foreign persons who have knowingly engaged in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political opponents in Pakistan, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting immigrants, border agencies, and immigration-service providers.
Key Policy Areas
Immigration, Finance, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to certain foreign persons who have knowingly engaged in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political opponents in Pakistan, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting immigrants, border agencies, and immigration-service providers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- immigrants, border agencies, and immigration-service providers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- immigrants, border agencies, and immigration-service providers
Sponsors
Joe Wilson
R-SC | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Wilson of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Panetta) …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_treasury"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. The term United States person means— a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States
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