A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

3/14/2024, 6:12 AM

This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.

Bill 118 s 3041, also known as the "Iran Sanctions Reinstatement Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to reinstate certain sanctions that were previously imposed on Iran. These sanctions were lifted as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The bill specifically targets Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and support for terrorism. It seeks to reimpose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in these activities, as well as on foreign companies that do business with Iran in these areas.

Supporters of the bill argue that reinstating these sanctions is necessary to hold Iran accountable for its actions and to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons. They believe that the JCPOA did not go far enough in addressing Iran's aggressive behavior in the region. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that reimposing sanctions could jeopardize the diplomatic progress made with Iran through the JCPOA. They believe that the deal was a crucial step towards preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and that reinstating sanctions could lead to increased tensions in the region. Overall, Bill 118 s 3041 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over US policy towards Iran and the effectiveness of sanctions in addressing international security concerns.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3041

Introduced on
2023-10-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/16/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.

Bill 118 s 3041, also known as the "Iran Sanctions Reinstatement Act," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to reinstate certain sanctions that were previously imposed on Iran. These sanctions were lifted as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The bill specifically targets Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and support for terrorism. It seeks to reimpose sanctions on individuals and entities involved in these activities, as well as on foreign companies that do business with Iran in these areas.

Supporters of the bill argue that reinstating these sanctions is necessary to hold Iran accountable for its actions and to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons. They believe that the JCPOA did not go far enough in addressing Iran's aggressive behavior in the region. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that reimposing sanctions could jeopardize the diplomatic progress made with Iran through the JCPOA. They believe that the deal was a crucial step towards preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and that reinstating sanctions could lead to increased tensions in the region. Overall, Bill 118 s 3041 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over US policy towards Iran and the effectiveness of sanctions in addressing international security concerns.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary10/23/2023

This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.


Latest Action10/16/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.