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H.R.7112: Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should use diplomatic and economic measures to resolve the Iranian nuclear problem. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the use force against Iran. Title I: Sanctions - (Sec. 102) Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (formerly the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996) to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House Intelligence
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Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7112.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Sept. 26, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.) |