HJRES 525 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

A joint resolution authorizing the President to impose on the Iranian Government a $25,000,000 fine, payable from blocked Iranian assets, for each day that United States citizens held hostage or otherwise illegally detained in Iran continue to be held hostage or so detained beyond a date designated by the President.

Introduced 1980-03-27· Sponsored by Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1980-03-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the President to impose a $25,000,000 fine against the Iranian government for each day after a date designated by the President that U.S. citizens continue to be held hostage. Authorizes the President to collect such fine from the Iranian assets blocked by the President.…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans