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Introduced
07/24/2017
07/24/2017
In Committee
07/25/2017
07/25/2017
Crossed Over
07/26/2017
07/26/2017
Passed
07/28/2017
07/28/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/02/2017
08/02/2017
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill proposes the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which includes the following key provisions:
The Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act imposes new sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile program, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and individuals responsible for human rights abuses in Iran. It also enhances enforcement of existing arms embargoes on Iran. The Countering Russian Influence in Europe and Eurasia Act codifies existing sanctions on Russia, imposes new sanctions related to Russian cyber activities, influence operations, and arms transfers to Syria, and provides support to European countries to counter Russian aggression. The Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act modifies and expands the President's authority to impose sanctions on North Korea, including for the use of forced labor, and enhances inspections of ships and aircraft related to North Korea. The bill also includes provisions to combat terrorist and illicit financing, including by requiring the development of a national strategy and enhancing the role of the Treasury Secretary on the National Security Council.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Edward Royce (R)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
Eliot Engel (D),
Steny Hoyer (D),
Kevin McCarthy (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 115-44. (TXT | PDF) (on 08/02/2017)
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