H. Res. 359 (Engrossed in House) — Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.

(1)

expresses appreciation to the European Union (EU) for the progress made in countering Hizballah since the EU designated Hizballah’s military wing as a terrorist organization;

(2)

applauds and expresses support for the continued, increased cooperation between the United States and the EU in thwarting Hizballah’s criminal and terrorist activities;

(3)

supports transcontinental efforts within Europe to share intelligence information among police and security services to facilitate greater cooperation in tracking, apprehending, and prosecuting terrorists, foreign fighters, and potential offenders;

(4)

encourages the EU to, whenever possible and applicable with due process standards, implement sanctions against Hizballah-affiliated terrorists in tandem with the United States; and

(5)

urges the EU to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on the group, including through—

(A)

facilitating better cross-border cooperation between EU members in combating Hizballah;

(B)

issuing arrest warrants against members and active supporters of Hizballah;

(C)

freezing Hizballah’s assets in Europe, including those masquerading as charities; and

(D)

prohibiting fundraising activities in support of Hizballah.

Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization and increase pressure on it and its members.

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