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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 30, 2015International Affairs
S.Con.Res. 14

A concurrent resolution providing that the President may not provide sanctions relief to Iran until certain United States citizens are released from Iran.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 30, 2015)

Prohibits the President from waiving, suspending, or providing relief from the application of statutory sanctions against Iran under any provision of law, or refraining from applying any such sanctions pursuant to an agreement with Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program, until the government of Iran releases to the United States the following U.S. citizens:

  • Saeed Abedini who has been detained in Iran on charges related to his religious beliefs since September 2012;
  • Amir Hekmati who has been imprisoned in Iran on false espionage charges since August 2011;
  • Jason Rezaian who, as an Iranian government reporter for the Washington Post, has been unjustly held in Iran on vague charges since July 2014; and
  • Robert Levinson who was abducted on Kish Island in March 2007.

What just happenedApr 30, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2583)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2583)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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