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To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill terminates the designation of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, a status that provides defense and security cooperation benefits. The President may not reissue this designation unless the President certifies to Congress that Pakistan has taken specific actions related to combating the Haqqani Network, including conducting military operations against the group, preventing it from using Pakistani territory as a safe haven, coordinating with Afghanistan to restrict militant movement, and arresting and prosecuting Haqqani Network leaders and operatives. The termination is effective upon enactment of the bill.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Andy Biggs’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- SAULSBURY INDUSTRIES $9,900
- 21ST CENTURY HEALTHCARE $7,500
- ULINE $6,600
- TW LEWIS COMPANY $6,600
- LEE BENSON $6,600
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Andy Biggs → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Jan 3, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 3, 2025
Mr. Biggs of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TERMINATION OF DESIGNATION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN AS A MAJOR NON-NATO ALLY.
(a) In General.—Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act—
(1) the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k(a)(1)) or any other provision of law is hereby terminated; and
(2) the President may not issue a separate designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of such Act or any other provision of law unless the President submits to Congress a certification described in subsection (b).
(b) Certification.—A certification described in this subsection is a certification that contains a determination of the President that—
(1) Pakistan continues to conduct military operations that are contributing to significantly disrupting the safe haven and freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan;
(2) Pakistan has taken steps to demonstrate its commitment to prevent the Haqqani Network from using any Pakistani territory as a safe haven;
(3) the Government of Pakistan actively coordinates with the Government of Afghanistan to restrict the movement of militants, such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghanistan- Pakistan border; and
(4) Pakistan has shown progress in arresting and prosecuting Haqqani Network senior leaders and mid-level operatives. <all>
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