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Bill Sponsorship: Iran Threat Reduction Act
Source: H.R.1905
Declares that it is US policy to deny Iran the ability to support acts of foreign terrorist organizations and develop unconventional weapons and ballistic missiles.
Urges the President to initiate diplomatic efforts to expand the multilateral sanctions regime regarding Iran.
Directs the President to impose specified sanctions on a person who knowingly makes specified investments with respect to Iran's ability to develop petroleum resources; or exports to any items that would contribute to Iran's ability to acquire or develop chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons, or acquire or develop destabilizing numbers and types of advanced conventional weapons.
Defines sanctions to include: prohibitions on loans from US financial institutions; prohibitions on foreign exchange; prohibitions on property transactions; and export and procurement sanctions.
States that a determination to impose sanctions under this Act shall not be reviewable in any court.
Authorizes financial and political assistance to entities that support democracy in Iran.
Imposes visa, property, and financial sanctions on persons identified as officials of the government of Iran, security services, or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Directs the President to develop a National Strategy to Counter Iran.
Requires a report on the Central Bank of Iran's activities to facilitate Iran's efforts to acquire nuclear missile capacities, and promote terrorism.
Terminates the provisions of this Act when Iran:
has dismantled its efforts to develop or acquire nuclear, chemical and biological weapons;
no longer provides support for acts of international terrorism; and
poses no threat to US national security, interests, or allies.
Participating counts on VoteMatch question 17.
Question 17: US out of Iraq & Afghanistan
Scores: -2=Strongly oppose; -1=Oppose; 0=neutral; 1=Support; 2=Strongly support.
Topic: War & Peace
Headline: Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes
(Score: -1)
Headline 2: Sponsored bill boycotting Iran for terrorism & nukes
(Score: -1)
