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H.R. 3364Became Law

Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 2, 2017)

Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act

Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons.

The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in Iran.

The President may temporarily waive the imposition or continuation of sanctions under specified circumstances.

Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017

The President must submit for congressional review certain proposed actions to terminate or waive sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

Specified executive order sanctions against Russia shall remain in effect.

The President may waive specified cyber- and Ukraine-related sanctions.

The bill provides sanctions for activities concerning: (1) cyber security, (2) crude oil projects, (3) financial institutions, (4) corruption, (5) human rights abuses, (6) evasion of sanctions, (7) transactions with Russian defense or intelligence sectors, (8) export pipelines, (9) privatization of state-owned assets by government officials, and (10) arms transfers to Syria.

The Department of State shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukraine's energy security.

The bill: (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, and (2) includes the Secretary of the Treasury on the National Security Council.

Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act

The bill modifies and increases the President's authority to impose sanctions on persons in violation of certain United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea.

U.S. financial institutions shall not establish or maintain correspondent accounts used by foreign financial institutions to provide indirect financial services to North Korea.

A foreign government that provides to or receives from North Korea a defense article or service is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance.

The bill provides sanctions against: (1) North Korean cargo and shipping, (2) goods produced in whole or part by North Korean convict or forced labor, and (3) foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers.

The State Department shall submit a determination regarding whether North Korea meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

What just happenedAug 2, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39](R-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. Aug 2, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Aug 2, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Jul 28, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Jul 28, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Jul 27, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Jul 27, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 2. Record Vote Number: 175. (consideration: CR S4387-4389)

  7. Jul 27, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 2. Record Vote Number: 175.(consideration: CR S4387-4389)

  8. Jul 26, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  9. Jul 25, 2017FloorH38310

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

  10. Jul 25, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 413). (text: CR H6241-6261)

  11. Jul 25, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 413).(text: CR H6241-6261)

  12. Jul 25, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6278-6279)

  13. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Trade Subcommittee
  14. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  15. Jul 25, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Aviation Subcommittee
  16. Jul 25, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  17. Jul 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3364.

  18. Jul 25, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6241-6268)

  19. Jul 25, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  20. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

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

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
  22. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

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

    Rules Committee
  23. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
  24. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

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

    Armed Services Committee
  25. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
  26. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
  27. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
  28. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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
  29. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Jul 24, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 2, 201749

Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act

Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons.

The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in Iran.

The President may temporarily waive the imposition or continuation of sanctions under specified circumstances.

Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017

The President must submit for congressional review certain proposed actions to terminate or waive sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

Specified executive order sanctions against Russia shall remain in effect.

The President may waive specified cyber- and Ukraine-related sanctions.

The bill provides sanctions for activities concerning: (1) cyber security, (2) crude oil projects, (3) financial institutions, (4) corruption, (5) human rights abuses, (6) evasion of sanctions, (7) transactions with Russian defense or intelligence sectors, (8) export pipelines, (9) privatization of state-owned assets by government officials, and (10) arms transfers to Syria.

The Department of State shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukraine's energy security.

The bill: (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, and (2) includes the Secretary of the Treasury on the National Security Council.

Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act

The bill modifies and increases the President's authority to impose sanctions on persons in violation of certain United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea.

U.S. financial institutions shall not establish or maintain correspondent accounts used by foreign financial institutions to provide indirect financial services to North Korea.

A foreign government that provides to or receives from North Korea a defense article or service is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance.

The bill provides sanctions against: (1) North Korean cargo and shipping, (2) goods produced in whole or part by North Korean convict or forced labor, and (3) foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers.

The State Department shall submit a determination regarding whether North Korea meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Introduced in HouseJul 24, 2017

Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act

Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons.

The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in Iran.

The President may temporarily waive the imposition or continuation of sanctions under specified circumstances.

Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017

The President must submit for congressional review certain proposed actions to terminate or waive sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

Specified executive order sanctions against Russia shall remain in effect.

The President may waive specified cyber- and Ukraine-related sanctions.

The bill provides sanctions for activities concerning: (1) cyber security, (2) crude oil projects, (3) financial institutions, (4) corruption, (5) human rights abuses, (6) evasion of sanctions, (7) transactions with Russian defense or intelligence sectors, (8) export pipelines, (9) privatization of state-owned assets by government officials, and (10) arms transfers to Syria.

The Department of State shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukraine's energy security.

The bill: (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, and (2) includes the Secretary of the Treasury on the National Security Council.

Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act

The bill modifies and increases the President's authority to impose sanctions on persons in violation of certain United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea.

U.S. financial institutions shall not establish or maintain correspondent accounts used by foreign financial institutions to provide indirect financial services to North Korea.

A foreign government that provides to or receives from North Korea a defense article or service is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance.

The bill provides sanctions against: (1) North Korean cargo and shipping, (2) goods produced in whole or part by North Korean convict or forced labor, and (3) foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers.

The State Department shall submit a determination regarding whether North Korea meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act — Informed