IRAN Negotiations Act

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7490

Bill 117 hr 7490, also known as the IRAN Negotiations Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide guidelines and oversight for any negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding nuclear weapons and other related issues.

The bill outlines specific requirements for any negotiations with Iran, including the need for regular updates to Congress on the progress of the negotiations, as well as the establishment of clear objectives and goals for the negotiations. It also requires that any agreement reached with Iran be submitted to Congress for approval before it can be implemented.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for sanctions to be imposed on Iran if they fail to comply with the terms of any agreement reached through negotiations. These sanctions are intended to incentivize Iran to uphold their end of the bargain and prevent them from engaging in any activities that could threaten US national security. Overall, the IRAN Negotiations Act aims to ensure that any negotiations with Iran are conducted in a transparent and accountable manner, with the ultimate goal of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and promoting peace and stability in the region.

Congressional Summary of HR 7490

Investigating Russian Ambitions in Nuclear Negotiations Act or the IRAN Negotiations Act

This bill requires the President to, within five calendar days of reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, report to Congress describing any benefits that will accrue to Russia as a result of the agreement.

Current Status of Bill HR 7490

Bill HR 7490 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2022. Bill HR 7490 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 11, 2022.  Bill HR 7490's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of April 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7490

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7490

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Arms control and nonproliferationCongressional oversightEuropeInternational law and treatiesIranMiddle EastNuclear powerNuclear weaponsRussiaSanctions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7490

IRAN Negotiations ActIRAN Negotiations ActInvestigating Russian Ambitions in Nuclear Negotiations ActTo direct the President to submit to Congress a report on benefits to the Russian Federation as a result of an agreement with Iran relating to the nuclear program of Iran.
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