Contact Congress about H.R. 2311: Pakistan Democracy Act

Some Pakistani officials and military-linked people could be barred from the United States. The bill also orders human rights sanctions on General Asim Munir unless the President waives them under set conditions.

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Pakistan Democracy Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.

Latest action on H.R. 2311: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Pakistani officials, military-linked people, and others who may be tied to political crackdowns. It matters most for people accused of helping jail or persecute political opponents in Pakistan, including cases tied to Imran Khan and other detainees. It also affects U.S. officials who would have to identify covered people, impose penalties, brief Congress, and decide whether any waivers are justified.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would turn concern about political repression in Pakistan into direct U.S. penalties. It could stop named or identified people from traveling to the United States or using some U.S. immigration benefits. It also sends a clear message that the United States supports civilian-led democracy and human rights in Pakistan. The real effect is uncertain because it would depend on enforcement and on how Pakistan’s leaders respond.

Key provisions in H.R. 2311

• The State Department and Treasury Department must sanction General Asim Munir within 180 days. He is Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, and the sanctions would use the Global Magnitsky human rights law.
• The President can waive sanctions on General Munir, but only after telling Congress that key conditions are met. Military rule must have ended, civilian-led democracy and rule of law must be restored, and all wrongfully detained political detainees in Pakistan must be released.
• The President must identify key foreign people within 180 days. This covers people who knowingly help wrongfully persecute or jail political detainees in Pakistan, or who seriously weaken democracy and help military rule.
• The bill covers current and former Pakistani officials and military members. It also covers leaders in police, intelligence, courts, and local government when they act for the government or military.
• Identified foreign people cannot enter the United States. They also cannot get U.S. visas, parole into the country, or other immigration benefits under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 2311

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2311

What is H.R. 2311?

Some Pakistani officials and military-linked people could be barred from the United States. The bill also orders human rights sanctions on General Asim Munir unless the President waives them under set conditions.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 2311?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 2311?

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