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To prohibit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until the President makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3966
Bill 117 HR 3966, also known as the "Preventing Iran Nuclear Deal Act," aims to prevent the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until certain conditions are met. The JCPOA, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, was an agreement reached in 2015 between Iran and several world powers, including the United States, aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
The bill requires the President to make several certifications before the United States can rejoin the JCPOA. These certifications include ensuring that Iran has fully complied with all of its obligations under the agreement, that Iran has ceased its support for terrorism, and that Iran has released all American citizens held in captivity.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to support the reentry of the United States into the JCPOA until these certifications are made. This means that the President must meet these conditions before any taxpayer money can be used to support the agreement. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3966 seeks to ensure that the United States does not rejoin the JCPOA without certain assurances from Iran and aims to hold Iran accountable for its actions before any further engagement with the agreement.
The bill requires the President to make several certifications before the United States can rejoin the JCPOA. These certifications include ensuring that Iran has fully complied with all of its obligations under the agreement, that Iran has ceased its support for terrorism, and that Iran has released all American citizens held in captivity.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to support the reentry of the United States into the JCPOA until these certifications are made. This means that the President must meet these conditions before any taxpayer money can be used to support the agreement. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3966 seeks to ensure that the United States does not rejoin the JCPOA without certain assurances from Iran and aims to hold Iran accountable for its actions before any further engagement with the agreement.
Congressional Summary of HR 3966
This bill prohibits the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until the President makes specified certifications regarding Iran, including actions taken by Iran relating to its nuclear program.
The JCPOA is an agreement, signed by Iran and several other world powers (including the United States), that places restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for certain sanctions relief. The United States withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3966
Bill HR 3966 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill HR 3966 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021. Bill HR 3966's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 17, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3966
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
28Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
28Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3966
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Afghanistan
- Arms control and nonproliferation
- Asia
- Computer security and identity theft
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Human rights
- International law and treaties
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military operations and strategy
- Militias and paramilitary groups
- Nuclear power
- Nuclear weapons
- Palestinians
- Protest and dissent
- Sanctions
- Saudi Arabia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Syria
- Terrorism
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3966
To prohibit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until the President makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the United States from rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until the President makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3966
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