H.R. 6297 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Iran Sanctions Extension Act
H.R. 6297 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Nov 14, 2016, sponsored by Edward R. Royce with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 14, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 114-277
What it does
Iran Sanctions Extension Act (Sec. 2) This bill extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through December 31, 2026.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edward R. Royce (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 14, 2016
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 1, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2016
- Became lawDec 15, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-277. (Dec 15, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Dec 1, 2016 · Bill Passed99–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 15, 2016 · Passed419–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Iran Sanctions Extension ActHouse · Nov 15, 2016
- A bill to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.Senate · Dec 1, 2016
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Other International Affairs bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 1191: Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
- S. 802: Girls Count Act of 2015
- S. 2078: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 2297: Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015
- S. 2152: Electrify Africa Act of 2015
- H.R. 757: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016
- H.R. 907: United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015
- S. 2426: A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan…
- H.R. 1493: Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act
- S. 2845: Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act of 2016
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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