S. 164

A bill to prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.

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Calendar No. 8

113th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 164

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 28, 2013

Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read the first time

January 29, 2013

Read the second time and placed on the calendar

A BILL

To prohibit the United States from providing financial assistance to Pakistan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed.

1.

Limitation on foreign assistance to Pakistan

The United States may not obligate or expend any direct financial assistance to the Government of Pakistan unless the President certifies to Congress that—

(1)

Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released from prison in Pakistan;

(2)

any criminal charges brought against Dr. Afridi, including treason, have been dropped; and

(3)

Dr. Afridi has been allowed to leave Pakistan, if such departure is necessary to ensure his freedom.

January 29, 2013

Read the second time and placed on the calendar