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- S.RES.580
S.RES.580: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 2, 2008
- Latest Major Action June 2, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 34 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that: (1) preventing the government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability through economic, political, and diplomatic means is vital to U.S. national security; and (2) nothing in this resolution authorizes the use of force against Iran. Urges the President to use his authority to impose sanctions on: (1) Iranian banks engaged in proliferation activities or the support of terrorist groups; (2) international banks which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| June 2, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) |