H.R. 6198 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Iran Freedom Support Act
H.R. 6198 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 27, 2006, sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 27, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 109-293
What it does
Iran Freedom Support Act - Title I: Codification of Sanctions Against Iran - (Sec. 101) States that U.S. sanctions with respect to Iran imposed pursuant to sections 1 and 3 of Executive Order 12957, sections 1(e), 1(g), and 3 of Executive Order 12959, and sections 2, 3, and 5 of Executive Order 13059 (relating to exports and certain other transactions with Iran), as in effect on January 1, 2006, shall remain in effect.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 27, 2006
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2006
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2006
- Became lawSep 30, 2006
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia. (Oct 12, 2006)
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