H.R. 4647 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Iran Human Rights Sanctions Act
H.R. 4647 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 23, 2010, sponsored by Michael McMahon with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 23, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Iran Human Rights Sanctions Act - Directs the President to impose visa entry and financial sanctions on a person determined to be complicit in human rights abuses committed against Iranian citizens or their family members on or after June 12, 2009, regardless of whether such abuses occurred in Iran.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael McMahon (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 23, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (Apr 26, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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