Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
USA115th CongressHR-3364| House
| Updated: 8/2/2017
Edward R. Royce
Republican Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Committees (12)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Rules Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in Iran. The President may temporarily waive the imposition or continuation of sanctions under specified circumstances. Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 The President must submit for congressional review certain proposed actions to terminate or waive sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. Specified executive order sanctions against Russia shall remain in effect. The President may waive specified cyber- and Ukraine-related sanctions. The bill provides sanctions for activities concerning: (1) cyber security, (2) crude oil projects, (3) financial institutions, (4) corruption, (5) human rights abuses, (6) evasion of sanctions, (7) transactions with Russian defense or intelligence sectors, (8) export pipelines, (9) privatization of state-owned assets by government officials, and (10) arms transfers to Syria. The Department of State shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukraine's energy security. The bill: (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, and (2) includes the Secretary of the Treasury on the National Security Council. Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act The bill modifies and increases the President's authority to impose sanctions on persons in violation of certain United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea. U.S. financial institutions shall not establish or maintain correspondent accounts used by foreign financial institutions to provide indirect financial services to North Korea. A foreign government that provides to or receives from North Korea a defense article or service is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance. The bill provides sanctions against: (1) North Korean cargo and shipping, (2) goods produced in whole or part by North Korean convict or forced labor, and (3) foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers. The State Department shall submit a determination regarding whether North Korea meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6241-6268)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3364.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6278-6279)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 413). (text: CR H6241-6261)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 2. Record Vote Number: 175. (consideration: CR S4387-4389)
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-44.
International Affairs
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfricaAlbaniaAlliancesArms control and nonproliferationAsiaBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationBosnia and HerzegovinaBusiness recordsChemical and biological weaponsCoalComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCurrencyCustoms enforcementDepartment of the TreasuryDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeEuropean UnionExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsFinancial services and investmentsForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign laborForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsHuman traffickingIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranIraqJudicial procedure and administrationKosovoLabor standardsLegislative rules and procedureLicensing and registrationsMacedoniaMarine and inland water transportationMetalsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMiningMoldovaNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsOil and gasPipelinesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementReligionRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSecuritiesSerbiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSubversive activitiesSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmTerrorismTrade restrictionsUkraineUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersYemen
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
USA115th CongressHR-3364| House
| Updated: 8/2/2017
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017 This bill directs the President to impose sanctions against: (1) Iran's ballistic missile or weapons of mass destruction programs, (2) the sale or transfer to Iran of military equipment or the provision of related technical or financial assistance, and (3) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated foreign persons. The President may impose sanctions against persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights committed against individuals in Iran. The President may temporarily waive the imposition or continuation of sanctions under specified circumstances. Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017 The President must submit for congressional review certain proposed actions to terminate or waive sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation. Specified executive order sanctions against Russia shall remain in effect. The President may waive specified cyber- and Ukraine-related sanctions. The bill provides sanctions for activities concerning: (1) cyber security, (2) crude oil projects, (3) financial institutions, (4) corruption, (5) human rights abuses, (6) evasion of sanctions, (7) transactions with Russian defense or intelligence sectors, (8) export pipelines, (9) privatization of state-owned assets by government officials, and (10) arms transfers to Syria. The Department of State shall work with the government of Ukraine to increase Ukraine's energy security. The bill: (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, and (2) includes the Secretary of the Treasury on the National Security Council. Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act The bill modifies and increases the President's authority to impose sanctions on persons in violation of certain United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea. U.S. financial institutions shall not establish or maintain correspondent accounts used by foreign financial institutions to provide indirect financial services to North Korea. A foreign government that provides to or receives from North Korea a defense article or service is prohibited from receiving certain types of U.S. foreign assistance. The bill provides sanctions against: (1) North Korean cargo and shipping, (2) goods produced in whole or part by North Korean convict or forced labor, and (3) foreign persons that employ North Korean forced laborers. The State Department shall submit a determination regarding whether North Korea meets the criteria for designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Financial Services, Rules, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6241-6268)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3364.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6278-6279)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 413). (text: CR H6241-6261)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 2. Record Vote Number: 175. (consideration: CR S4387-4389)
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-44.
Edward R. Royce
Republican Representative
California
Cosponsors (5)
Committees (12)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Rules Committee• Trade Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Armed Services Committee• Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee
International Affairs
Related Bills
- HR 115-3203: To provide congressional review and to counter Iranian and Russian governments' aggression.
- HR 115-3100: To require the President to develop a national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms of illicit finance, and for other purposes.
- S 115-722: Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017
- HR 115-2622: To amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to include all funds when issuing certain geographic targeting orders, and for other purposes.
- HR 115-1644: Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act
- S 115-1221: Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act of 2017
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfricaAlbaniaAlliancesArms control and nonproliferationAsiaBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationBosnia and HerzegovinaBusiness recordsChemical and biological weaponsCoalComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCurrencyCustoms enforcementDepartment of the TreasuryDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEuropeEuropean UnionExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsFinancial services and investmentsForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign laborForeign loans and debtForeign propertyFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsHuman traffickingIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranIraqJudicial procedure and administrationKosovoLabor standardsLegislative rules and procedureLicensing and registrationsMacedoniaMarine and inland water transportationMetalsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMiningMoldovaNavigation, waterways, harborsNews media and reportingNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsOil and gasPipelinesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementReligionRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSecuritiesSerbiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSubversive activitiesSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmTerrorismTrade restrictionsUkraineUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investmentsVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersYemen