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H.R. 5193 (108th)

Iran Freedom Support Act

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Introduced

30 September 2004

Last action

30 September 2004 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Sponsors

ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], STEVE CHABOT, Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Brad Sherman, Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], ELIOT ENGEL, Christopher Smith, Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Mario Diaz-Balart, Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25], JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Devin Nunes, Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

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Summary

Iran Freedom Support Act - States that: (1) U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations relating to weapons of mass destruction with respect to Iran shall remain in effect until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Iran has permanently and verifiably dismantled its weapons of mass destruction programs and has committed to combating such weapons' proliferation; and (2) such certification shall have no effect on other sanctions relating to Iranian support of international terrorism. Amends the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 to: (1) eliminate mandatory sanction provisions respecting Libya; (2) impose mandatory sanctions on a person or entity that aids Iran acquire or develop weapons of mass destruction or destabilizing types and numbers of conventional weapons; (3) revise multilateral regime reporting requirements, including provisions respecting sanctions on individuals aiding Iranian petroleum development; (4) enlarge the scope of sanctionable entities; and (5) eliminate the sunset provision Authorizes the President to provide financial and political assistance to eligible foreign and domestic individuals and groups that support democracy in Iran and that are opposed to the Government of Iran. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should appoint a special assistant on Iranian matters; (2) contacts should be expanded with democratic Iranian opposition groups; and (3) the President should designate at least one such eligible group within 90 days of enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 30 September 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. 30 September 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 September 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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