H.R. 8453 · 117th Congress · House

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced
Jul 20, 22
Passed House
Sep 20, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President must impose such sanctions on certain foreign persons, including those that are responsible for or engaged in corruption or certain acts or policies that seek to (1) threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (2) undermine democratic processes or institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or (3) undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or certain authorities related to the agreement. (The agreement brought an end to the Bosnian War, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution stems in part from the agreement.)

The Department of the Treasury may impose certain prohibitions and restrictions on a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for a foreign person subject to sanctions under this bill.

Previous Versions

00Jul 20, 2022

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act

This bill imposes visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., individuals or entities) that are involved in certain actions that threaten the peace, stability, or democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The President must impose such sanctions on certain foreign persons, including those that are responsible for or engaged in corruption or certain acts or policies that seek to (1) threaten the peace, security, stability, or territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina; (2) undermine democratic processes or institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or (3) undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or certain authorities related to the agreement. (The agreement brought an end to the Bosnian War, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution stems in part from the agreement.)

The Department of the Treasury may impose certain prohibitions and restrictions on a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates a significant transaction for a foreign person subject to sanctions under this bill.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 21, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. SEP 20, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1361, proceedings on H.R. 8453 are considered vacated.

  3. SEP 20, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1361, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1433, as amended; H.R. 4009, as amended; H.R. 4358, as amended; H.R. 6265; H.R. 6846, as amended; H.R. 7240, as amended; H.R. 7338, as amended; H.R. 8453, as amended; H.R. 8503, as amended; and H.R. 8520, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 558, as amended.

  4. SEP 20, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to section 2 of H

    Res. 1361, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1433, as amended; H.R. 4009, as amended; H.R. 4358, as amended; H.R. 6265; H.R. 6846, as amended; H.R. 7240, as amended; H.R. 7338, as amended; H.R. 8453, as amended; H.R. 8503, as amended; and H.R. 8520, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 558, as amended. (consideration: CR H7984-7992; text: CR H7987-7989)

    7984Yea
    7992Nay
    0NV
  5. SEP 19, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. SEP 19, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H7893-7895)

    7893Yea
    7895Nay
    0NV
  7. SEP 19, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8453.

  8. SEP 19, 2022Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. JUL 28, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. JUL 28, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. JUL 20, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  12. JUL 20, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  13. JUL 20, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  14. JUL 20, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  15. JUL 20, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Sep 21, 2022

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jul 28, 2022

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2022

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Financial Services Committee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2022

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2022

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