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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 6, 2016International Affairs
H.R. 5631

Iran Accountability Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 14, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Iran Accountability Act of 2016

This bill prescribes requirements for mandatory sanctions with respect to:

  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), its agents, and persons or entities it owns;
  • Mahan Air;
  • Iran's support of terrorism and money laundering;
  • Iran's human rights abuses;
  • certain Iranian individuals, including the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran;
  • persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals;
  • persons that support or are involved in Iran's ballistic missile program; and
  • financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran.

The Department of the Treasury must establish and publish in the Federal Register an IRGC watch list.

The bill prescribes prohibitions against Iran's access to the U.S. financial system.

The bill authorizes the Department of State to provide assistance to individuals and entities working in Iran to promote the rule of law and economic opportunity.

The Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 is amended to cover ballistic missiles and related technology.

The President is directed to: (1) designate within the State Department a Special Coordinator on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran; and (2) report on U.S. citizens, including dual citizens, detained by Iran or related groups.

The bill requires Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America to increase programing services to Iran.

What just happenedJul 15, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23](R-CA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 R
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  1. Jul 15, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Trade Subcommittee
  2. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Jul 14, 2016FloorH38310

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

  4. Jul 14, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 179 (Roll no. 467). (text: CR H4939-4947)

  5. Jul 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 179 (Roll no. 467).(text: CR H4939-4947)

  6. Jul 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4965-4966)

  7. Jul 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5631, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Royce demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.

  8. Jul 14, 2016FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. Jul 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5631.

  10. Jul 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4992, H.R. 5119 and H.R. 5631 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  11. Jul 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 819. (consideration: CR H4939-4957)

  12. Jul 12, 2016FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 819 passed House.

  13. Jul 11, 2016FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 819 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4992, H.R. 5119 and H.R. 5631 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

  14. Jul 6, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

    Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
  15. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  16. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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
  17. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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
  18. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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
  19. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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
  20. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.

  21. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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
  22. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 14, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Iran Accountability Act of 2016

This bill prescribes requirements for mandatory sanctions with respect to:

  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), its agents, and persons or entities it owns;
  • Mahan Air;
  • Iran's support of terrorism and money laundering;
  • Iran's human rights abuses;
  • certain Iranian individuals, including the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran;
  • persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals;
  • persons that support or are involved in Iran's ballistic missile program; and
  • financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran.

The Department of the Treasury must establish and publish in the Federal Register an IRGC watch list.

The bill prescribes prohibitions against Iran's access to the U.S. financial system.

The bill authorizes the Department of State to provide assistance to individuals and entities working in Iran to promote the rule of law and economic opportunity.

The Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 is amended to cover ballistic missiles and related technology.

The President is directed to: (1) designate within the State Department a Special Coordinator on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran; and (2) report on U.S. citizens, including dual citizens, detained by Iran or related groups.

The bill requires Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America to increase programing services to Iran.

Introduced in HouseJul 6, 2016

Iran Accountability Act of 2016

This bill prescribes requirements for mandatory sanctions with respect to:

  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), its agents, and persons or entities it owns;
  • Mahan Air;
  • Iran's support of terrorism and money laundering;
  • Iran's human rights abuses;
  • certain Iranian individuals, including the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran;
  • persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals;
  • persons that support or are involved in Iran's ballistic missile program; and
  • financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran.

The Department of the Treasury must establish and publish in the Federal Register an IRGC watch list.

The bill prescribes prohibitions against Iran's access to the U.S. financial system.

The bill authorizes the Department of State to provide assistance to individuals and entities working in Iran to promote the rule of law and economic opportunity.

The Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 is amended to cover ballistic missiles and related technology.

The President is directed to: (1) designate within the State Department a Special Coordinator on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran; and (2) report on U.S. citizens, including dual citizens, detained by Iran or related groups.

The bill requires Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America to increase programing services to Iran.

Iran Accountability Act of 2016 — Informed