H.Res. 160 · 116th Congress
Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by theocratic groups operating in South Asia.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Banks
- Introduced
- 2019-02-28
- Latest action
- 2019-02-28 · Introduced in House
Summary
This resolution calls upon the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan to stop Jamaat-e-Islami (an Islamist political party) from threatening regional stability and urges U.S. agencies to end partnerships with groups affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami . Additionally, this resolution presses law enforcement to investigate the reported collaboration between the Hand for Relief and Development (a charitable organization) and a Pakistani terrorist organization.