Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the United States by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 May 2008): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 362, expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iran's nuclear program and regional influence. It states that Congress views Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional power as a threat to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and U.S. national security interests. The resolution urges the President to use existing authority to impose sanctions on specific Iranian banks, international banks dealing with them, energy companies investing in Iran's energy sector, and companies doing business with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The bill specifically affects the President's authority to impose sanctions and engage in international diplomacy. It also calls for increased economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment activities. The resolution aims to reassure allies in the Middle East and protect U.S. national security interests in the region.
As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the opinion of both the House of Representatives and the Senate but does not have the force of law. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2008 and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is currently in that committee.
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Timeline
22 May 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 362 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 362, expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iran's nuclear program and regional influence. It states that Congress views Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional power as a threat to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and U.S. national security interests. The resolution urges the President to use existing authority to impose sanctions on specific Iranian banks, international banks dealing with them, energy companies investing in Iran's energy sector, and companies doing business with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The bill specifically affects the President's authority to impose sanctions and engage in international diplomacy. It also calls for increased economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment activities. The resolution aims to reassure allies in the Middle East and protect U.S. national security interests in the region. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the opinion of both the House of Representatives and the Senate but does not have the force of law. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2008 and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is currently in that committee.
- Has H.Con.Res. 362 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 362. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 362?
- H.Con.Res. 362 was sponsored by Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), with 280 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 362?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (22 May 2008).
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