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- H.R.194
H.R.194: Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on those responsible for human rights violations related to Iran's government. The President shall impose sanctions on Iranian persons responsible for or complicit in politically-motivated harassment, abuse, extortion, or extended detention or trial of (1) U.S. citizens and permanent residents, (2) Iranian citizens and residents, or (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |