US HCR100 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 50-5)
Status: Introduced on December 1 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-12-02 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8864-8865)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran. Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of Congress to stopping Iran's sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations; and (2) the legislative intent of Congress that the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 was enacted to deter illicit Iranian behavior, including sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations. Supports state and local government sanctions targeting Iran's illicit activity, including divestment of assets from companies investing in Iran and prohibition of investment of state and local assets in any person engaging in investment activities in Iran.

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Title

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2015-12-02HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8864-8865)
2015-12-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2015-12-01HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SCR26 (Same As) 2015-12-01 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8244-8245)

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