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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 9, 2015International Affairs
H.R. 3460

To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Sep 11, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill prohibits the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from:

  • limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or
  • removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

The sanctions are those contained in:

  • sections 4 through 7.9 of Annex II of the JCPA; and
  • any other agreement related to Iran's nuclear program that includes the United States, commits the United States to take action, or pursuant to which the United States commits or otherwise agrees to take action, regardless of the form it takes, whether a political commitment or otherwise, and regardless of whether the agreement is legally binding or not.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the agreement signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the JCPA.

What just happenedJul 14, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6](R-IL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Sep 15, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Sep 11, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 11, 2015FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 186 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H5947)

  5. Sep 11, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 186 (Roll no. 494).(text: CR H5947)

  6. Sep 11, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5968-5969)

  7. Sep 11, 2015FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3460 and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until after completion of the roll call vote on H.R. 3461.

  8. Sep 11, 2015FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5967)

  9. Sep 11, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 412, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.R. 3460.

  10. Sep 11, 2015FloorH8D000

    Resolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H. Res. 411; H.R.3460; and H.R. 3461.

  11. Sep 11, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 412. (consideration: CR H5947-5967)

  12. Sep 10, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Trade Subcommittee
  13. Sep 9, 2015FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 412 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H. Res. 411; H.R.3460; and H.R. 3461.

  14. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  15. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  16. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  18. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  19. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  20. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Sep 9, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 11, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill prohibits the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from:

  • limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or
  • removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

The sanctions are those contained in:

  • sections 4 through 7.9 of Annex II of the JCPA; and
  • any other agreement related to Iran's nuclear program that includes the United States, commits the United States to take action, or pursuant to which the United States commits or otherwise agrees to take action, regardless of the form it takes, whether a political commitment or otherwise, and regardless of whether the agreement is legally binding or not.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the agreement signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the JCPA.

Introduced in HouseSep 9, 2015

This bill prohibits the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from:

  • limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or
  • removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

The sanctions are those contained in:

  • sections 4 through 7.9 of Annex II of the JCPA; and
  • any other agreement related to Iran's nuclear program that includes the United States, commits the United States to take action, or pursuant to which the United States commits or otherwise agrees to take action, regardless of the form it takes, whether a political commitment or otherwise, and regardless of whether the agreement is legally binding or not.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the agreement signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the JCPA.

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