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H.Res. 160

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and human rights by theocratic groups operating in South Asia.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
February 28, 2019
Sponsor
Rep. Jim BanksR
Cosponsors (10)
0D 10R
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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.

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