US passes ‘Libya Stabilisation Act’
The Libya Stabilization Act clarifies and strengthens American policy in support of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Libyan.
The act was introduced in 2019 by Representative Ted Deutch of Florida, and includes property- and visa-blocking sanctions on any foreign entity that engages in significant actions threatening peace or stability in Libya and knowingly engages any foreign person in Libya on behalf of Russia in a military capacity as well as partaking in serious human rights violations in Libya.
Today, the House passed my "Libya Stabilization Act" w/ @RepJoeWilson @RepMalinowski & @RepTedLieu to support diplomacy, provide aid, support elections, sanction those fueling the conflict, & reiterate Congress’ interest in stabilizing Libya & bringing peace to all Libyans. pic.twitter.com/Pc5aUcYjqn
— Rep. Ted Deutch (@RepTedDeutch) November 18, 2020
The bill also authorizes U.S. support for efforts to strengthen good governance, promote anti-corruption, and foster economic recovery both during and after a negotiated political conflict.
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