S 333 in Congressional Session 109

Bill Number : S 333

Title : A bill to hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its threatening behavior and to support a transition to democracy in Iran.

SUMMARY AS OF:
2/9/2005--Introduced. Iran Freedom and Support Act of 2005 - States that: (1) U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations relating to weapons of mass destruction with respect to Iran shall remain in effect until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that Iran has permanently and verifiably dismantled its weapons of mass destruction programs and has committed to combating such weapons' proliferation; and (2) such certification shall have no effect on other sanctions relating to Iranian support of international terrorism. Amends the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 to: (1) eliminate mandatory sanction provisions respecting Libya; (2) impose mandatory sanctions on a person or entity that aids Iran acquire or develop weapons of mass destruction or destabilizing types and numbers of conventional weapons; (3) revise multilateral regime reporting requirements, including provisions respecting sanctions on individuals aiding Iranian petroleum development; (4) enlarge the scope of sanctionable entities; and (5) eliminate the sunset provision. Declares that U.S. policy should support: (1) efforts by the Iranian people to exercise self-determination over their form of government; and (2) an internationally-overseen referendum in Iran. Authorizes the President to provide financial and political assistance to eligible foreign and domestic individuals and groups that support democracy and advocate nonproliferation in Iran. Directs the President to notify (which may be in classified form) the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days prior to designating an eligible opposition group. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should appoint a special assistant on Iranian matters; (2) U.S. representatives and officials in international fora should express support for democratic transition in Iran; (3) representatives of the Government of Iran should be denied access to U.S. Government buildings; (4) efforts to halt the Iranian nuclear weapons program should be intensified; and (5) U.S. officials and representatives should strongly support indigenous efforts in Iran calling for democratic elections.

Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] - 4/24/2006

Sen Allen, George [VA] - 4/18/2005

Sen Baucus, Max [MT] - 4/7/2006

Sen Bayh, Evan [IN] - 3/15/2005

Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 4/26/2006

Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] - 5/8/2006

Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 11/3/2005

Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] - 2/16/2006

Sen Bunning, Jim [KY] - 5/10/2005

Sen Burns, Conrad R. [MT] - 4/12/2005

Sen Burr, Richard [NC] - 5/25/2005

Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] - 2/17/2006

Sen Chambliss, Saxby [GA] - 4/27/2006

Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] - 5/9/2005

Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 11/17/2005

Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] - 3/4/2005

Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] - 4/28/2005

Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] - 12/12/2005

Sen Cornyn, John [TX] - 2/15/2005

Sen Corzine, Jon S. [NJ] - 6/23/2005

Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 12/12/2005

Sen Crapo, Mike [ID] - 4/18/2005

Sen Dayton, Mark [MN] - 3/7/2006

Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 7/19/2005

Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] - 5/26/2005

Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] - 6/6/2005

Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] - 11/14/2005

Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] - 11/14/2005

Sen Ensign, John [NV] - 3/3/2005

Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 11/17/2005

Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] - 3/15/2006

Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] - 5/24/2006

Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] - 4/24/2006

Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 2/14/2005

Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] - 3/7/2005

Sen Johnson, Tim [SD] - 5/24/2005

Sen Kohl, Herb [WI] - 3/2/2006

Sen Kyl, Jon [AZ] - 3/10/2005

Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 4/5/2005

Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 7/18/2005

Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 3/7/2006

Sen Lincoln, Blanche L. [AR] - 4/3/2006

Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 5/26/2005

Sen Martinez, Mel [FL] - 4/5/2005

Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 2/28/2005

Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. [MD] - 5/23/2005

Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] - 12/12/2005

Sen Nelson, E. Benjamin [NE] - 4/6/2005

Sen Reid, Harry [NV] - 5/8/2006

Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 4/24/2006

Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 11/18/2005

Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 3/1/2006

Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 12/12/2005

Sen Stabenow, Debbie [MI] - 4/4/2005

Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] - 4/26/2006

Sen Sununu, John E. [NH] - 11/14/2005

Sen Talent, Jim [MO] - 5/24/2005

Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] - 12/14/2005

Sen Thune, John [SD] - 7/21/2005

Sen Vitter, David [LA] - 4/4/2005

Sen Voinovich, George V. [OH] - 3/28/2006

Sen Reed, Jack [RI] - 5/8/2006
(withdrawn - 5/10/2006
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