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Preventing Iran's Access to United States Dollars Act of 2016 [S.2752]
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Preventing Iran's Access to United States Dollars Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the President from issuing a license that permits a person to: conduct an offshore U.S. dollar clearing system for transactions involving the government of Iran or an Iranian person, or provide U.S. dollars for any offshore U.S. dollar clearing system conducted by a foreign government or a foreign financial institution for transactions involving the government of Iran or an Iranian person. The Department of the Treasury shall report to Congress: a list of financial
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 04/06/2016
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Iran Terrorism and Human Rights Sanctions Act of 2016 [S.2726]
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Iran Terrorism and Human Rights Sanctions Act of 2016 This bill prescribes requirements for mandatory sanctions with respect to: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and entities it owns in whole or in part, Mahan Air, Iran's support of terrorism, Iran's human rights abuses, certain Iranian individuals, persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals, and financial institutions that engage in certain transactions on behalf of persons involved in human rights abuses or that export sensitive technology to Iran.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/17/2016
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Iran Ballistic Missile Sanctions Act of 2016 [S.2725]
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Iran Ballistic Missile Sanctions Act of 2016 This bill amends the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 to cover ballistic missile or related technology. The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 is amended to: (1) extend the Act through December 31, 2031, and (2) require sanctions on Iran and related entities and persons for actions to acquire or develop ballistic missiles and launch technology. The Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 is amended to direct the President to report to Congress biannually on: (1) identified persons
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Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/17/2016
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Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 [S.269]
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Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 Expresses the sense of Congress that: it is U.S. policy that Iran not be allowed to develop or acquire nuclear weapon capabilities; Iran does not have an inherent right to enrichment and reprocessing capabilities under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; the goal of international negotiations with Iran should be to conclude a long-term comprehensive solution that will reverse the development of Iran's illicit nuclear infrastructure; and the United States should continue to impose sanctions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 01/27/2015
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Defeat ISIS and Protect and Secure the United States Act of 2015 [S.2377]
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Defeat ISIS and Protect and Secure the United States Act of 2015 This bill directs the President to designate a person to coordinate federal government and international partner efforts to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The President may prohibit, or impose strict conditions on, the opening or maintaining in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by a foreign financial institution that knowingly facilitates a significant transaction for ISIS. The Director of National Intelligence shall review
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S8548-8558) on 12/09/2015
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North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2015 [S.2144]
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North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2015 Directs the President to investigate information of sanctionable activities involving North Korea and to designate and apply sanctions with respect to any person that knowingly: imported, exported, or reexported to or from North Korea any goods, services, or technology controlled for export by the United States due to their use for weapons of mass destruction and materially contributing to the use, development, production, or acquisition by any persons of a nuclear, radiological, chemical,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 10/06/2015
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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2130]
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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Defense, energy and water development, the Department of Homeland Security, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/06/2015
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Small Business Tax Compliance Relief Act of 2015 [S.1827]
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Small Business Tax Compliance Relief Act of 2015 This bill amends provisions of the the Internal Revenue Code relating to the taxation of small businesses to: allow small business entities with gross receipts not exceeding $10 million (currently, $5 million) to use the cash method of accounting and an exemption from the requirement to use inventories; eliminate restrictions on the depreciation of computers or peripheral equipment; extend the tax deduction for the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals; allow small business entities
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Vitter
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 07/22/2015
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015 [S.1747]
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2015 Authorizes the President to investigate credible information of sanctionable activities involving North Korea and to designate and apply sanctions with respect to any person (including business entities, nongovernmental organizations, and governmental entities operating as business enterprises) the President determines knowingly: contributes, through the export to or import from North Korea of any controlled goods, services, or technology, to the use, development, production, stockpiling, or acquisition
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 07/09/2015
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Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act [S.174]
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Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to impose restrictions on foreign jurisdictions or financial institutions operating in the United States that are of primary money laundering concern or that significantly impede U.S. tax enforcement. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: expand reporting requirements for U.S. persons who hold an interest in a passive foreign investment company; establish a rebuttable presumption against the validity of transactions by institutions that do not comply with reporting requirements under
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 01/13/2015
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1725]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 114-79. on 07/09/2015
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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 [S.1617]
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Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015 Directs the President to report to Congress annually identifying: (1) satellite, broadcast, Internet, or other providers that have knowingly entered into a contractual relationship with al-Manar TV and its affiliates; and (2) the identity of those providers that have or have not been sanctioned pursuant to Executive Order 13224. Directs the President to prohibit or impose strict conditions on the opening or maintaining in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 06/18/2015
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Establishing the Select Committee on Oversight of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. [HR-571]
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Establishing the Select Committee on Oversight of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on Oversight of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to conduct comprehensive oversight and investigate compliance of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and issue annual reports of its findings to the House regarding: all enrichment activities, including relevant limitations pertaining to uranium enrichment levels, centrifuge capacity, and related research and development; all international
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 12/17/2015
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Permanent Active Financing Exception Act of 2015 [HB-961]
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Permanent Active Financing Exception Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the subpart F foreign personal holding company income exemption for income that is derived in the active conduct of a banking, financing, or similar business, as a securities dealer, or in the conduct of an insurance business.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Pascrell
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Ways And Means. H. Rept. 114-307. on 10/23/2015
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 [HB-757]
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North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016 TITLE I--INVESTIGATIONS, PROHIBITED CONDUCT, AND PENALTIES (Sec. 102) This bill requires the President to investigate any credible information of sanctionable activities by a person (individual or entity) involving North Korea. (Sec. 103) The President shall periodically brief Congress on efforts to implement this Act. The Department of State shall report on U.S. policy towards North Korea that: (1) is based on a complete interagency review of current policies and possible alternatives, including with
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 114-122. (txt | Pdf) on 02/18/2016
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Cuba Reconciliation Act [HB-735]
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Cuba Reconciliation Act Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to repeal the embargo placed upon all trade with Cuba. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to declare the denial of foreign tax credit inapplicable to Cuba.Permits: (1) installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment and facilities in Cuba, including telecommunications services between the United States and Cuba; and (2) travel to and from Cuba by U.S. citizens or residents. Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide direct mail service to and from Cuba.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 02/27/2015
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Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2015 [HB-635]
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Promoting American Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act of 2015 Prohibits the President from restricting direct transfers from a Cuban depository institution to a U.S. depository institution in payment for a product authorized for sale under the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide information and technical assistance to U.S. agricultural producers, cooperative organizations, or state agencies to promote U.S. agricultural exports products to Cuba. Authorizes the issuance
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 03/16/2015
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BANK Act of 2016 Block Access to North Korea Act of 2016 [HB-6281]
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BANK Act of 2016 Block Access to North Korea Act of 2016 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with specified waiver authority, against a person that continues to knowingly and directly provide specialized financial messaging services to, or to knowingly enable or facilitate access to such messaging services for: the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), a financial institution that facilitates any transaction or provides significant financial
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Lowenthal
Introduced In House on 09/28/2016
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2016 [HB-5732]
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Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 11/16/2016
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Iran Accountability Act of 2016 [HB-5631]
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Iran Accountability Act of 2016 This bill prescribes requirements for mandatory sanctions with respect to: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), its agents, and persons or entities it owns; Mahan Air; Iran's support of terrorism and money laundering; Iran's human rights abuses; certain Iranian individuals, including the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran; persons who conduct transactions with or on behalf of certain Iranian individuals; persons that support or are involved in Iran's ballistic missile program; and financial institutions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 07/15/2016