H.R. 3457 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act
H.R. 3457 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 9, 2015, sponsored by Patrick Meehan with 118 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 9, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits the President, until Iran has paid each judgment against it, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying them; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons m…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick Meehan (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 118 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 9, 2015
- Passed the HouseOct 1, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Oct 5, 2015)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Oct 1, 2015 · Passed251–173
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism ActHouse · Oct 1, 2015
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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