HR 282 · 109th Congress · International Affairs
Iran Freedom Support Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.(2006-04-27)
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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 …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 282, Iran Freedom Support Act
Apr 7, 2006<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on International Relations on March 15, 2006</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 282, Iran Freedom Support Act
Apr 7, 2006Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on International Relations on March 15, 2006
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
9 Democrats11 Republicans