Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a bill Jan. 9 to end the arms embargo on Cyprus. The Cyprus Defense Cooperation Act was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
The leaders of the House Select Committee on China urged the Commerce Department Jan. 9 to update its regulations to require U.S. biopharmaceutical entities to obtain an export license before working with a Chinese military hospital for clinical trials.
Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said Jan. 9 that he plans to reintroduce several China-related bills in the coming weeks in the new 119th Congress, including one that would sanction those who fund, sponsor or otherwise facilitate forced organ harvesting or the trafficking of people to remove their organs.
Lawmakers this week reintroduced two Venezuela sanctions bills as the new 119th Congress gears up for business.
In one of its first acts in the 119th Congress, the House of Representatives passed a bill Jan. 9 that would sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials over the war in Gaza (see 2501060025).
Rep. Linda Sánchez, D-Calif., who joined the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee in 2021, is the new ranking member, following Rep. Earl Blumenauer's retirement.
New House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, R-Fla., announced Jan. 8 that he has appointed seven subcommittee chairs for the 119th Congress:
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Jan. 8 that he is considering how he will vote on a bill to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials (see 2501060025).
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced a bill Jan. 3 to terminate Pakistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally. The measure was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A foreign country designated as a major non-NATO ally can receive certain benefits in defense trade and security cooperation.
Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, reintroduced a bill Jan. 3 to require the Treasury Department to keep lawmakers informed on the work of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, particularly how it responds to unlawful activity. The FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act also would require the agency to provide guidance to small businesses on beneficial ownership reporting requirements. The bill was referred to the House Financial Services Committee.