Urging members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to refuse airport access to Iranian airlines sanctioned by the United States, to encourage these members to apply sanctions against such airlines, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution urges members of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to deny airport access and apply sanctions to certain Iranian airlines that are currently sanctioned by the United States.

The resolution also advises EU and NATO members to consider the risks of doing business with companies that facilitate Iran's global sponsorship of terrorism and reminds airports worldwide that sanctions applied against Iranian airlines could be applied to individuals or entities that provide material support to those airlines.

Bill 118 HRES 862, also known as the Urging Members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to Refuse Airport Access to Iranian Airlines Sanctioned by the United States, is a resolution that calls on European Union and NATO members to deny airport access to Iranian airlines that have been sanctioned by the United States. The resolution also encourages these members to impose sanctions against these airlines.

The purpose of this resolution is to put pressure on Iran and its airlines in response to their support for terrorism and violation of international agreements. By denying airport access and imposing sanctions, the resolution aims to hold Iran accountable for its actions and prevent it from using its airlines to further its destabilizing activities.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing threats posed by Iran and its support for terrorism. It calls on European Union and NATO members to work together to ensure that Iranian airlines are not able to operate freely in their airspace and to take steps to prevent Iran from using its airlines to evade sanctions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 862 is a measure aimed at increasing pressure on Iran and its airlines in response to their support for terrorism and violation of international agreements. It underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing threats posed by Iran and calls on European Union and NATO members to take action to prevent Iran from using its airlines to evade sanctions.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 862

Introduced on
2023-11-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution urges members of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to deny airport access and apply sanctions to certain Iranian airlines that are currently sanctioned by the United States.

The resolution also advises EU and NATO members to consider the risks of doing business with companies that facilitate Iran's global sponsorship of terrorism and reminds airports worldwide that sanctions applied against Iranian airlines could be applied to individuals or entities that provide material support to those airlines.

Bill 118 HRES 862, also known as the Urging Members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to Refuse Airport Access to Iranian Airlines Sanctioned by the United States, is a resolution that calls on European Union and NATO members to deny airport access to Iranian airlines that have been sanctioned by the United States. The resolution also encourages these members to impose sanctions against these airlines.

The purpose of this resolution is to put pressure on Iran and its airlines in response to their support for terrorism and violation of international agreements. By denying airport access and imposing sanctions, the resolution aims to hold Iran accountable for its actions and prevent it from using its airlines to further its destabilizing activities.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing threats posed by Iran and its support for terrorism. It calls on European Union and NATO members to work together to ensure that Iranian airlines are not able to operate freely in their airspace and to take steps to prevent Iran from using its airlines to evade sanctions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 862 is a measure aimed at increasing pressure on Iran and its airlines in response to their support for terrorism and violation of international agreements. It underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing threats posed by Iran and calls on European Union and NATO members to take action to prevent Iran from using its airlines to evade sanctions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedUrging members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to refuse airport access to Iranian airlines sanctioned by the United States, to encourage these members to apply sanctions against such airlines, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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