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Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

12/17/2023, 7:07 AM

Summary of Bill S 472

Bill 118 s 472, also known as the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the United States' involvement in the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The main purpose of the bill is to prevent the United States from re-entering the JCPOA without the approval of Congress. This means that any future agreements or negotiations with Iran regarding their nuclear program would need to be approved by Congress before the United States could participate.

The bill also includes provisions that would require the President to certify to Congress that Iran is not in violation of the JCPOA before any sanctions relief could be provided. Additionally, the bill calls for increased monitoring and verification of Iran's nuclear activities to ensure compliance with the agreement. Overall, the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act seeks to ensure that the United States has a say in any future agreements with Iran regarding their nuclear program and that proper oversight and verification measures are in place to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Congressional Summary of S 472

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program.

Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Further, the bill prohibits the President from (1) limiting the application of certain sanctions, or (2) refraining to apply such sanctions pursuant to an agreement unless the agreement is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate as a treaty.

Current Status of Bill S 472

Bill S 472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2023. Bill S 472 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023.  Bill S 472's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of February 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 472

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
44
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
44
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 472

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 472

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act
Iran Nuclear Treaty Act
A bill to declare that any agreement reached by the President relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

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