Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 28, 2015International Affairs
H.R. 3259
To grant authority to the President to detain non-diplomatic officials of the Government of Iran in the United States and non-diplomatic officials of the Government of Iran in certain other countries until all United States citizens held by the Government of Iran are released and returned to the United States, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2015)
This bill states that Iran is unjustly holding at least three U.S. citizens, Jason Rezaian, Saeed Abedini, and Amir Hekmati, and possibly Robert Levinson, as hostages.
The President is authorized to take necessary action to detain non-diplomatic officials of the government of Iran: (1) in the United States, and (2) in any other country whose government provides the United States with prior authorization to take such actions.
What just happenedJul 28, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48](R-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2015
- Jul 28, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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