H R 1208 in Congressional Session 111

Bill Number : H R 1208

Title : To strengthen existing legislation sanctioning persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by the Government of Iran, and for other purposes.

SUMMARY AS OF:
2/26/2009--Introduced. Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2009 - Amends the Iran Freedom Support Act to maintain specified U.S. sanctions with respect to Iran until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Iran has verifiably dismantled its weapons of mass destruction programs and ceased its support for international terrorism. Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to: (1) include transshipment among sanctionable activities; and (2) exclude from the United States an alien who is a senior government official of a foreign government or a corporate principal or significant shareholder of a foreign person involved in proliferation activities relating to Iran. Expands: (1) the scope of sanctionable "persons" to include any business organization and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate; and (2) the definition of "petroleum resources" to include petroleum byproducts, oil or liquefied natural gas or liquefied natural gas tankers, and products used to construct or maintain pipelines used to transport oil or compressed or liquefied natural gas. Prohibits, with a discretionary waiver, U.S. importation of Iranian products other than information materials. Subjects an entity to penalties for violations of certain sanctions committed by a subsidiary established by such entity outside of the United States that would be subject to prohibitions if committed inside the United States or by a U.S. person. Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on principal executive officers of sanctioned persons. Amends the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act to include within the scope of such Act persons involved in the transshipment of certain goods, services, or technology. Prohibits service module payments to the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. Sets forth provisions regarding divestment from Iran's energy sector. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) deny a foreign tax credit to a taxpayer engaged in business activity with Iran that is prohibited by U.S. law; and (2) set forth income tax provisions respecting a foreign corporation engaged in business activity with Iran that is prohibited by U.S. law. Establishes the Compensation for Former United States Hostages in Iran Fund. Identifies claims to be paid. Establishes restrictions on nuclear cooperation with a country that is assisting the nuclear program of, or transferring advanced conventional weapons or missiles to, Iran.

Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] - 5/14/2009

Rep Alexander, Rodney [LA-5] - 4/29/2009

Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6] - 2/26/2009

Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 3/26/2009

Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] - 2/26/2009

Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 2/26/2009

Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 2/26/2009

Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] - 2/26/2009

Rep Boehner, John A. [OH-8] - 2/26/2009

Rep Bonner, Jo [AL-1] - 4/2/2009

Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 3/26/2009

Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 2/26/2009

Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] - 2/26/2009

Rep Brown-Waite, Ginny [FL-5] - 3/19/2009

Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] - 2/26/2009

Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 4/29/2009

Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 2/26/2009

Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] - 2/26/2009

Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 3/6/2009

Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] - 2/26/2009

Rep Capito, Shelley Moore [WV-2] - 5/14/2009

Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 3/19/2009

Rep Chaffetz, Jason [UT-3] - 3/6/2009

Rep Coble, Howard [NC-6] - 3/6/2009

Rep Coffman, Mike [CO-6] - 3/26/2009

Rep Cole, Tom [OK-4] - 3/6/2009

Rep Conaway, K. Michael [TX-11] - 2/26/2009

Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 2/26/2009

Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] - 5/14/2009

Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] - 3/19/2009

Rep Fallin, Mary [OK-5] - 3/6/2009

Rep Fleming, John [LA-4] - 5/14/2009

Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 3/19/2009

Rep Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [NJ-11] - 5/14/2009

Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 2/26/2009

Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] - 3/26/2009

Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] - 4/29/2009

Rep Gohmert, Louie [TX-1] - 2/26/2009

Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 4/2/2009

Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] - 3/19/2009

Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] - 3/26/2009

Rep Heller, Dean [NV-2] - 5/14/2009

Rep Hensarling, Jeb [TX-5] - 3/6/2009

Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] - 2/26/2009

Rep Johnson, Sam [TX-3] - 2/26/2009

Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 2/26/2009

Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] - 4/29/2009

Rep Kline, John [MN-2] - 3/6/2009

Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] - 2/26/2009

Rep Lance, Leonard [NJ-7] - 5/14/2009

Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-14] - 4/29/2009

Rep Linder, John [GA-7] - 2/26/2009

Rep LoBiondo, Frank A. [NJ-2] - 2/26/2009

Rep Lucas, Frank D. [OK-3] - 5/14/2009

Rep Luetkemeyer, Blaine [MO-9] - 4/2/2009

Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 4/2/2009

Rep Mack, Connie [FL-14] - 2/26/2009

Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 3/6/2009

Rep McCarthy, Kevin [CA-22] - 2/26/2009

Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 2/26/2009

Rep McClintock, Tom [CA-4] - 4/29/2009

Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 2/26/2009

Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] - 3/26/2009

Rep McHugh, John M. [NY-23] - 3/6/2009

Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] - 3/19/2009

Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10] - 3/19/2009

Rep Miller, Jeff [FL-1] - 2/26/2009

Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] - 3/19/2009

Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 2/26/2009

Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] - 3/26/2009

Rep Olson, Pete [TX-22] - 3/26/2009

Rep Paulsen, Erik [MN-3] - 5/14/2009

Rep Pence, Mike [IN-6] - 2/26/2009

Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] - 2/26/2009

Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] - 2/26/2009

Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] - 2/26/2009

Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 3/26/2009

Rep Radanovich, George [CA-19] - 3/19/2009

Rep Rehberg, Denny [MT] - 4/29/2009

Rep Roe, David P. [TN-1] - 4/29/2009

Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3] - 3/6/2009

Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 3/6/2009

Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 4/29/2009

Rep Rooney, Thomas J. [FL-16] - 2/26/2009

Rep Ryan, Paul [WI-1] - 3/6/2009

Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] - 4/29/2009

Rep Schock, Aaron [IL-18] - 3/19/2009

Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] - 3/26/2009

Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] - 3/31/2009

Rep Shadegg, John B. [AZ-3] - 3/31/2009

Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] - 4/2/2009

Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 3/19/2009

Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6] - 4/29/2009

Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 2/26/2009

Rep Thompson, Glenn [PA-5] - 3/26/2009

Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 4/2/2009

Rep Tiberi, Patrick J. [OH-12] - 2/26/2009

Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 4/29/2009

Rep Westmoreland, Lynn A. [GA-3] - 4/2/2009

Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 2/26/2009

Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] - 5/14/2009

Rep Young, C.W. Bill [FL-10] - 3/31/2009

Rep Young, Don [AK] - 5/14/2009