HR-3460 : Still Just a Bill

This bill prohibits the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from:

  • limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; 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 maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

The sanctions are those contained in:

  • sections 4 through 7.9 of Annex II of the JCPA; and
  • any other agreement related to Iran's nuclear program that includes the United States, commits the United States to take action, or pursuant to which the United States commits or otherwise agrees to take action, regardless of the form it takes, whether a political commitment or otherwise, and regardless of whether the agreement is legally binding or not.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is the agreement signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and all implementing materials and agreements related to the JCPA.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-07-14IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.Senate
2015-09-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2015-09-11FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-09-11VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 186 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H5947)House floor actions
2015-09-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5968-5969)House floor actions
2015-09-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3460 and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Levin demanded a recorded vote and pursuant to clause 8, rule XX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until after completion of the roll call vote on H.R. 3461.House floor actions
2015-09-11FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5967)House floor actions
2015-09-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 412, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H.R. 3460.House floor actions
2015-09-11FloorResolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H. Res. 411; H.R.3460; and H.R. 3461.House floor actions
2015-09-11FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 412. (consideration: CR H5947-5967)House floor actions
2015-09-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Trade.House committee actions
2015-09-09FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 412 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of 3 measures: H. Res. 411; H.R.3460; and H.R. 3461.House floor actions
2015-09-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2015-09-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2015-09-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2015-09-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2015-09-09IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2015-09-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Peter J. Roskam [R] (IL-6)
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Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Arms control and nonproliferation
  • International law and treaties
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Sanctions
  • Trade restrictions
  • Foreign property
  • Iran
  • Middle East

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