HR 5540 · 107th Congress · International Affairs
To encourage respect for the rights of religious and ethnic minorities in Iran and to deter Iran from supporting international terrorism and from furthering its weapons of mass destruction programs.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.(2002-10-02)
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Prohibits the entry or importation into the United States of any textile or food article produced, grown, or manufactured in Iran. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition ten days after certifying to specified congressional committees that Iran: (1) has shown substantial progress in respecting the rights of ethnic and religious minorities and is meeting internationally recognized human rights standards, including due process under law; (2) has ceased its support for international terrorism; and (3) has terminated its weapons of mass destruction programs.…
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