Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 6:51 PM
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Bill 118 s 1981, also known as the Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a monitoring system to oversee Iran's enrichment activities and ensure compliance with international agreements.

If passed, the bill would require the US government to work with international partners to establish a monitoring system that would track and verify Iran's enrichment activities. This system would include regular inspections of Iranian facilities and the collection of data to ensure that Iran is not enriching uranium beyond agreed-upon levels.

The bill also includes provisions for sanctions to be imposed on Iran if they are found to be in violation of the monitoring system or international agreements. These sanctions could include economic penalties or other measures designed to pressure Iran into compliance. Overall, the Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of 2023 aims to increase transparency and accountability in Iran's enrichment activities and prevent the development of nuclear weapons. It is a response to ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear program and the need to ensure that Iran is abiding by its international obligations.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1981

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Bill 118 s 1981, also known as the Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a monitoring system to oversee Iran's enrichment activities and ensure compliance with international agreements.

If passed, the bill would require the US government to work with international partners to establish a monitoring system that would track and verify Iran's enrichment activities. This system would include regular inspections of Iranian facilities and the collection of data to ensure that Iran is not enriching uranium beyond agreed-upon levels.

The bill also includes provisions for sanctions to be imposed on Iran if they are found to be in violation of the monitoring system or international agreements. These sanctions could include economic penalties or other measures designed to pressure Iran into compliance. Overall, the Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of 2023 aims to increase transparency and accountability in Iran's enrichment activities and prevent the development of nuclear weapons. It is a response to ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear program and the need to ensure that Iran is abiding by its international obligations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to modify the Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability and Terrorism Monitoring Act of 2022.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Action6/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.