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RepublicanBill · H.R. 2311· House(119-HR-2311)

Pakistan Democracy Act

Rep. Wilson
Age: 79 years
South Carolina
Introduced
3/24/2025
Last activity
3/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Sponsored by
Joe Wilson
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 14
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Pakistan Democracy Act aims to authorize sanctions against specific foreign persons involved in the wrongful persecution and imprisonment of political opponents in Pakistan. It specifically directs the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury to impose sanctions on General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan. The bill also empowers the President to identify other key individuals, including members of the Pakistani government or military, who have undermined democracy or engaged in the persecution of political detainees like Imran Khan. These individuals would face visa ineligibility and inadmissibility to the United States. The President has the authority to waive certain sanctions under specific conditions.