Regarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency certifies the compliance of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Resolutions 1696 and 1747 of the United Nations Security Council and the terms of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jan 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
What this bill does
H. Con. Res. 235 would urge the World Bank to stop providing funds to Iran. This would continue until the International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that Iran is complying with certain United Nations Security Council resolutions and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The resolution also proposes that the UN Security Council could direct the World Bank to end these disbursements if the bank's board does not act.
This resolution specifically affects the World Bank and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is an expression of Congress's view on U.S. international affairs policy and the handling of Iran's nuclear program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2007.
Following its introduction, the bill was referred to committees in the House. It was later sent to a subcommittee in January 2008. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become law; however, it also does not enact any changes on its own.
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Official summary
Urges the Board of Directors of the World Bank to request a policy review of current disbursements to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to end these disbursements until the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) certifies Iran's compliance with U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1696 and 1747 and the terms of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
Urges the Security Council to order the World Bank to end disbursements to Iran if the Board of Directors fails to take such action.
Timeline
11 Jan 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 235 do?
- H. Con. Res. 235 would urge the World Bank to stop providing funds to Iran. This would continue until the International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that Iran is complying with certain United Nations Security Council resolutions and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The resolution also proposes that the UN Security Council could direct the World Bank to end these disbursements if the bank's board does not act. This resolution specifically affects the World Bank and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is an expression of Congress's view on U.S. international affairs policy and the handling of Iran's nuclear program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2007. Following its introduction, the bill was referred to committees in the House. It was later sent to a subcommittee in January 2008. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become law; however, it also does not enact any changes on its own.
- Has H.Con.Res. 235 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 235. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 235?
- H.Con.Res. 235 was sponsored by Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] (R-IL), with 51 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 235?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (11 Jan 2008).
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