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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-68]
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This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Veto Message Considered In Senate. (consideration: Cr S2299, S2305-2308, S2311-2313) on 05/07/2020
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A concurrent resolution directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. [SCR-33]
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This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/09/2020
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Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. [HCR-83]
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This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran unless (1) Congress has declared war or specifically authorized such use in statute, or (2) such use is necessary and appropriate to defend against an imminent armed attack upon the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/13/2020
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A resolution condemning threats by President Donald J. Trump to violate the law of armed conflict with respect to Iran. [SR-465]
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This resolution urges the President to de-escalate tensions with Iran rather than threaten acts of war and violations of international law. Specifically, the resolution condemns the President's threats to destroy important Iranian cultural sites and demands that the President refrain from violating the law of armed conflict. Further, it affirms that the destruction of cultural heritage is both morally wrong and a violation of international law and that no violation of the law of armed conflict or human-rights violation by Iran justifies similar
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/08/2020
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No War Against Iran Act [S.3159]
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Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use. An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States. The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force (e.g., against Iraq)
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/08/2020
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A joint resolution relating to the use of military force against the Islamic Republic of Iran. [SJR-64]
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This joint resolution prohibits the interpretation of previous authorizations for use of military force, whether against Iraq or otherwise, as statutory authorization for the use of military force against Iran.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/08/2020
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No War Against Iran Act [HB-5543]
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Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress has either declared war or enacted specific statutory authorization for such use. An exception is made for a presidential exercise of power to introduce Armed Forces into hostilities (or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated) when there is a national emergency created by an attack upon the United States. The bill further states that no prior authorizations of military force (e.g., against Iraq)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 01/07/2020
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Direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. [HJR-82]
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This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ilhan Omar
Introduced In House on 01/07/2020
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. [SJR-63]
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This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
S.amdt.1279 Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 01/14/2020
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Supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes. [HR-752]
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This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with the people in Iran engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive and corrupt regime. The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's serious human rights abuses and destabilizing activities abroad and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to clearly support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Mr. Phillips Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 01/28/2020
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To terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes. [HB-5086]
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Revokes certain waivers of sanctions for nuclear activity in or with Iran, including for (1) the Arak reactor redesign, (2) the transfer into Iran of enriched uranium for the Tehran Research Reactor, and (3) the modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 12/18/2019
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A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes. [S.2874]
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Revokes certain waivers of sanctions for nuclear activity in or with Iran, including for (1) the Arak reactor redesign, (2) the transfer into Iran of enriched uranium for the Tehran Research Reactor, and (3) the modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 11/14/2019
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A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis, and for other purposes. [SR-395]
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This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis. The resolution also honors the suffering of the hostages and sacrifices of those who attempted to rescue them.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Resolution Agreed To In Senate Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 01/08/2020
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Urging the United Arab Emirates to immediately end any activities enabling money laundering in violation of United States sanctions against Iran. [HR-671]
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This resolution condemns the failure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to counter money-laundering activities conducted to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran and urges the UAE to resolve the shortcomings in its laws against money laundering.
Sponsored by: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Introduced In House on 10/31/2019
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A bill to require a report on the plan to secure the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. [S.2755]
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Requires the President to report to Congress a strategy to secure the enduring defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Al Qaeda in the Middle East. The report shall contain certain elements including (1) a description of U.S. interests and long-term goals for Syria; and (2) an analysis of threats to U.S. interests from ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Russia, Iran, and non-state actors in the region.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 281. on 10/31/2019
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Stop UN Support for Assad Act of 2019 [HB-4868]
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Prohibits U.S. funding for United Nations (U.N.) programs in Syria unless the Department of State certifies that certain conditions are met. Specifically, no such funding may be provided unless the State Department certifies that any U.N. program in Syria with U.S. funding (1) is delivered impartially to the areas of greatest need; (2) does not directly provide material support to Syria's government or related entities; (3) adheres to human-rights-related requirements for U.N. suppliers; and (4) is vetted by an independent review mechanism, if the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Introduced In House on 10/28/2019
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A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria and Afghanistan, and Turkey's unprovoked incursion into Syria. [SJR-59]
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This joint resolution condemns Turkey's hostilities against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria and expresses support for a continued U.S. military presence in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Specifically, the joint resolution (1) calls on the U.S. government to pressure Turkey to curtail its hostilities against U.S. partner forces in Syria; (2) calls on the U.S. government and other nations to continue supporting, or to increase support for, stabilization efforts in northeastern Syria; (3) warns that a precipitous withdrawal of U.S. forces from
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 259. on 10/23/2019
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Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act of 2019 [S.2641]
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Requires the Department of State to develop a strategy to prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), authorizes humanitarian assistance for Syrian civilians, restricts arms sales to Turkey, and imposes sanctions against Turkey and Russia. As part of the strategy to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, the bill requires the State Department to report on (1) the Turkish incursion into Syria; (2) Turkey's participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (3) the estimated net worth of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 12/12/2019
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Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2019 [S.2644]
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Directs the President to impose sanctions related to Turkey. The President shall impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on specified officials of Turkey's government, such as the president and vice president of Turkey. The President shall also impose property-blocking sanctions on (1) Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS, a Turkish state-owned bank; (2) any foreign financial institution that knowingly facilitates transactions for Turkey's armed forces or defense industry relating to military operations in Syria; (3) any foreign person that knowingly sells
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/21/2019
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PACT Act Protect Against Conflict by Turkey Act [HB-4695]
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Addresses Turkey's military invasion of northern Syria. The President shall impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions on specific Turkish officials connected to the invasion. The Department of State shall report on (1) other Turkish officials involved with the invasion; and (2) foreign persons that knowingly provided defense articles, services, or technology to Turkey that could be used in the invasion. Such foreign persons shall also be subject to visa- and asset-blocking sanctions. The President shall impose financial sanctions on the large Turkish
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Received In The Senate. on 10/30/2019