Bill · H.R. 969· House(119-HR-969)
Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — 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
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Taliban Rare Earth Minerals Sanctions Act," aims to impose sanctions on specific foreign persons. These sanctions target individuals who engage in significant transactions with those operating in the rare earth mineral sector of Afghanistan. Once the 180-day period following enactment passes, the President will trigger these measures. Sanctions include blocking property and denying visas to certain individuals. The bill also establishes specific penalties for those who violate these rules.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The bill uses targeted sanctions to exert pressure on the Afghan rare earth mineral sector, which may align with foreign policy objectives of allied nations.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+1
While focused on rare earth minerals rather than fossil fuels, the disruption of mineral sectors can influence broader energy supply chains.
The opposite
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-5
The bill imposes visa denials and exclusions on certain foreign persons, which restricts movement into the United States.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
The bill mandates visa denials and exclusions for specific foreign persons, creating barriers to entry.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Blocking of property: The President can block all transactions involving property or interests in property of targeted persons if that property is in the United States or controlled by a United States person (Section 2, subsection d, part 1).
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Exclusion from the United States: The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security will deny visas and exclude certain aliens from entering the country (Section 2, subsection d, part 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Penalties for violations: Any person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of the sanctions described in the bill will be subject to specific penalties (Section 2, subsection c).
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Visa denial and exclusion: Aliens identified as engaging in significant transactions with the specified Afghan mineral sector will be denied visas or excluded from the United States (Section 2, subsection d, part 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+1
- 2/4/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House