To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.

Plain English Breakdown

The official text does not define 'mid-level operatives' or specify timelines for certifications beyond requiring them before redesignation.

Bill to End Pakistan's Major Non-NATO Ally Status

This bill ends Pakistan's special status as a major non-NATO ally and sets strict rules the President must follow before giving that title back.

What This Bill Does

• Ends Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally starting on the day the law is passed.
• Stops the President from redesignating Pakistan unless specific conditions are met.
• Requires the President to certify that Pakistan continues military operations disrupting the Haqqani Network's safe haven and movement in Pakistan.
• Mandates proof that Pakistan has taken steps to prevent the Haqqani Network from using Pakistani territory as a safe haven.
• Demands evidence of active coordination between Pakistan and Afghanistan to restrict militant movement along their border.
• Requires certification that Pakistan is making progress in arresting and prosecuting senior leaders and mid-level operatives of the Haqqani Network.

Who It Names or Affects

• The Government of Pakistan
• The President of the United States

Terms To Know

Major non-NATO ally

A special status that allows countries to access excess U.S. defense supplies and participate in cooperative defense research projects.

Haqqani Network

An armed group affiliated with the Taliban operating near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill has not been passed into law yet and is currently waiting in a House committee.
• The text does not specify what happens to existing defense contracts if this status ends immediately.
• It is unclear how long the President must wait before submitting new certifications.

Official Summary Text

This bill removes Pakistan's designation as a major non-NATO ally, a status that allows for various benefits such as access to excess U.S. defense supplies and participation in cooperative defense research and development projects.
The President may not redesignate Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally without certifying that the country has taken various actions against the Haqqani Network, including continuing to conduct military actions against the Taliban-affiliated group and prosecuting its leaders.

Current Bill Text

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 94 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 94

To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a
major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 3, 2025

Mr. Biggs of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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A BILL

To terminate the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a
major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. TERMINATION OF DESIGNATION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
PAKISTAN AS A MAJOR NON-NATO ALLY.

(a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment
of this Act--
(1) the designation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as
a major non-NATO ally pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321k(a)(1)) or any
other provision of law is hereby terminated; and
(2) the President may not issue a separate designation of
the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a major non-NATO ally
pursuant to section 517(a)(1) of such Act or any other
provision of law unless the President submits to Congress a
certification described in subsection (b).
(b) Certification.--A certification described in this subsection is
a certification that contains a determination of the President that--
(1) Pakistan continues to conduct military operations that
are contributing to significantly disrupting the safe haven and
freedom of movement of the Haqqani Network in Pakistan;
(2) Pakistan has taken steps to demonstrate its commitment
to prevent the Haqqani Network from using any Pakistani
territory as a safe haven;
(3) the Government of Pakistan actively coordinates with
the Government of Afghanistan to restrict the movement of
militants, such as the Haqqani Network, along the Afghanistan-
Pakistan border; and
(4) Pakistan has shown progress in arresting and
prosecuting Haqqani Network senior leaders and mid-level
operatives.
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