H.R. 3783 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012
H.R. 3783 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 18, 2012, sponsored by Jeff Duncan with 87 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 18, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-220
What it does
Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012 - States that it is U.S. policy to use a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's growing hostile presence in the Western Hemisphere by working together with U.S. allies and partners in the region to deter threats to U.S. interests by Iran, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Duncan (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 79 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 18, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 19, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2012
- Became lawDec 28, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-220. (Dec 28, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 18, 2012 · Passed386–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
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