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S. 1065 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009

S. 1065 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 18, 2009, sponsored by Sam Brownback with 39 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
May 18, 2009
Co-sponsors
39
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 - States that it is the policy of the United States to support the decision of state and local governments and educational institutions to divest from, and to prohibit the investment of assets they control in, persons that have investments of $20 million or more in Iran's energy sector.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Sam Brownback (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 15 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 18, 2009
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (May 18, 2009)

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