Opposing engaging Russia for reviving any form of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, opposing removing terrorism sanctions on Iran while Iran's support of terrorist activities remains unchanged, opposing restoring any form of the JCPOA while the issue of Iran's undeclared nuclear activities remains unresolved.

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Summary of Bill HRES 990

Bill 117 H.Res. 990 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that opposes engaging Russia in any efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. The JCPOA is a nuclear agreement between Iran and several world powers, including the US, aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

The resolution also opposes the removal of terrorism sanctions on Iran while Iran's support of terrorist activities remains unchanged. This is a significant point of contention, as Iran has been accused of supporting terrorist groups in the region.

Additionally, the resolution opposes restoring any form of the JCPOA while the issue of Iran's undeclared nuclear activities remains unresolved. This highlights concerns about Iran's compliance with the nuclear agreement and the potential for Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 990 takes a strong stance against engaging with Russia on the JCPOA, lifting terrorism sanctions on Iran, and restoring the nuclear agreement without addressing key issues related to Iran's nuclear activities and support for terrorism.

Congressional Summary of HRES 990

This resolution rejects and opposes engaging Russia as a main intermediary for reviving any nuclear agreement with Iran.

The resolution rejects and opposes giving Russia any sanctions exemption or waiver as a condition to any nuclear agreement with Iran.

The resolution rejects and opposes any agreement that lifts sanctions on Iran and legitimizes the regime's illicit nuclear program amidst an International Atomic Energy Agency investigation into undeclared sites, facilities, and material in Iran.

The resolution also reaffirms

that any nuclear deal with Iran reached by the Biden administration without congressional approval or Senate ratification as a treaty is illegitimate;
to take every legislative opportunity to overturn such an agreement;
to restore every single sanction, restrictive measure, designation, waiver, or general license the Biden administration removes; and
to limit the Biden administration's or any future administration's ability to issue waivers and licenses for Iran sanctions, designations, or restrictive measures.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 990

Bill HRES 990 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2022. Bill HRES 990 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2022. Bill HRES 990's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 990

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

130

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

130

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 990

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Arms control and nonproliferation

- Conflicts and wars

- Congressional oversight

- Europe

- Government studies and investigations

- International law and treaties

- International organizations and cooperation

- Iran

- Licensing and registrations

- Middle East

- Nuclear weapons

- Russia

- Sanctions

- Terrorism

- Trade restrictions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 990

Opposing engaging Russia for reviving any form of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, opposing removing terrorism sanctions on Iran while Iran's support of terrorist activities remains unchanged, opposing restoring any form of the JCPOA while the issue of Iran's undeclared nuclear activities remains unresolved.