Bill · H.R. 94· House(119-HR-94)
To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to end the status of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally. If passed, this change would take effect on the date the Act is enacted. The bill also prevents the President from issuing a new designation for Pakistan unless specific conditions are met. To restore the designation, the President must submit a certification to Congress regarding Pakistan's actions against the Haqqani Network. This includes disrupting safe havens, restricting militant movement, and prosecuting network leaders.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill mandates coordination to restrict militant movement along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
The opposite
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-6
The bill terminates Pakistan's status as a major non-NATO ally.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Security Measures: The bill requires the President to certify that Pakistan is actively disrupting the Haqqani Network and preventing them from using Pakistani territory as a safe haven (Section 1(b)). This could ensure that the designation is only held by countries demonstrating a specific level of commitment to these security goals.
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Border Security Coordination: The bill mandates that for a designation to be renewed, Pakistan must actively coordinate with the Government of Afghanistan to restrict militant movement along the border (Section 1(b)). This provision focuses on the movement of groups like the Haqqani Network.
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Law Enforcement Progress: The bill ties the designation to Pakistan showing progress in arresting and prosecuting senior and mid-level leaders of the Haqqani Network (Section 1(b)). This creates a standard for active prosecution of militant operatives.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Status: The bill results in the immediate termination of Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally (Section 1(a)). This removes a specific legal status currently held under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Restrictions on Presidential Authority: The President is prohibited from issuing a new major non-NATO ally designation for Pakistan without first submitting a specific certification to Congress (Section 1(a)). This places specific requirements on the President's ability to grant this status in the future.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House