H.R. 1905 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012
H.R. 1905 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 13, 2011, sponsored by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen with 364 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 13, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 364
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 112-158
What it does
Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 - Title I: Expansion of Multilateral Sanctions Regime with Respect to Iran - (Sec. 101) Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) prevent Iran from acquiring or developing nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and advanced conventional weapons; and (2) implement all sanctions against Iran in order to compel Iran to abandon nuclear weapons efforts and to cease support fo…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 146 Democrats, 218 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2011
- Passed the HouseAug 1, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 21, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentAug 3, 2012
- Became lawAug 10, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-158. (Aug 10, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 14, 2011 · Passed410–11
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
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