S.Res. 482 · 114th Congress

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.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2016-06-06
Latest action
2016-07-06 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

Expresses appreciation to the European Union (EU) for the progress made in countering Hizballah since the EU designated Hizballah's military wing as a terrorist organization.

Supports cooperation between the United States and the EU in thwarting Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities.

Urges the EU to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on the group, including through:

better cross-border cooperation among EU members, issuing arrest warrants against Hizballah members and active supporters, freezing Hizballah's assets in Europe, and prohibiting fund raising activities in support of Hizballah.