A bill to require a report on the designation of the Haqqani Network as a foreign terrorist organization and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 17, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should designate the Haqqani Network (an insurgent network operating in Pakistan and Afghanistan) as a foreign terrorist organization.
Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on: (1) whether the Haqqani Network meets the criteria for designation as a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) which criteria have not been met, if the Secretary determines that the Haqqani Network does not meet such designation.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mr. Griffin (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4873-4875)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1959.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4873)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4873)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5624-5625; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S5624-5625)
Enacted as Public Law 112-168
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Senate agreed to House amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5624-5625; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S5624-5625)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-168.
Became Public Law No: 112-168.