(Updated September 25, 2006)

H.Res. 965
Commending the People of Montenegro on the Conduct of the Referendum on Independence, Welcoming United States Recognition of the Sovereignty and Independence of the Republic of Montenegro, and Welcoming Montenegrin Membership in the United Nations and Other International Organizations  

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.Res. 965, under suspension of the rules, on Monday, September 25, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.Res. 965 amends the the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to consider as an "agent of a foreign principal" a Member of Congress who advocates on behalf of a foreign person or commercial entity in order to influence or change any U.S. law or regulation that would ease restrictions on a state sponsor of terrorism.

The bill amends the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 to state that any agreement or action for by a U.S. person, including a Member of Congress, on behalf of a foreign person in order to influence or change any U.S. law or regulation that would ease restrictions on a state sponsor of terrorism, or provide a financial benefit to the foreign person or business concern shall be deemed to be prohibited U.S. export assistance.

The measure expresses the sense of Congress that any Member of Congress who enters into any such agreement or takes any action on behalf of a foreign person should be sanctioned under the appropriate rules of the Senate or the House of Representatives.

Legislative History

H.Res. 965 was introduced by Rep. Lantos (CA) on July 28, 2006. The bill was referred to the International Relations Committee and markup session was held.

For additional information or questions, please contact the International Relations Committee at 5-5021.