Search Results for keywords:"economic sanctions"

Search Results: keywords:"economic sanctions"

H. R. 7950 — To impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran’s nuclear program, and for other purposes.
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April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,568
H. R. 7950, titled the “Iran China Accountability Act of 2024,” seeks to impose strict conditions on any negotiations or agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program. It prohibits the use of federal funds for negotiations with Iran unless the President certifies significant changes, such as...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7950 is about making sure new talks with Iran about their nuclear power meet strict rules, like stopping deals with China, before any money from the government is used. It also wants special approval from the Senate for any deal and needs reports to show everything is being done right.
H. RES. 1351 — Commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, three years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:440
H. RES. 1351 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that praises the bravery of the Cuban people who protested against the Communist regime for their rights to freedom and dignity. It condemns the Cuban government's harsh response, including detention and torture of activists,...
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In 2021, many brave people in Cuba stood up to ask for freedom and a better life, but they were hurt and put in jail by the government. This bill asks the US and other countries to help these people by speaking out against the bad things that happened and thinking about ways to pressure the Cuban government to treat its people better.
H. R. 9612 — To prohibit the importation of platinum and palladium from the Russian Federation.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:125
H. R. 9612 is a legislative proposal introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to ban the import of platinum and palladium from the Russian Federation. Sponsored by Mr. Rosendale, the bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration....
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9612 is a proposed rule that wants to stop buying two special shiny metals, platinum and palladium, from a big country called Russia, like when you decide not to play with someone who is not being nice.
H. R. 9563 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the availability of civil actions affected by United States sanctions, and for other purposes.
September 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:803
H.R. 9563, titled the "Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024," aims to limit the availability of civil lawsuits in Federal court when United States sanctions have affected contracts. The bill prevents individuals from seeking legal relief if U.S. sanctions,...
Simple Explanation
The bill tries to stop people from suing in U.S. courts when their contracts can't be done because of U.S. sanctions, which are rules to keep the country safe. It wants to make sure that following these rules doesn't unfairly hurt Americans or businesses.
S. 4625 — To provide for the designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,620
S. 4625 aims to officially designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The bill includes a list of findings that support this designation, citing numerous acts of violence and international crimes allegedly committed or supported by the Russian...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to officially call Russia a "bad guy country" because they did mean things that scare people. If this happens, the U.S. could stop sending them certain things, but would still allow food and medicine to be sent with special permission.
S. 3461 — To impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran’s nuclear program, and for other purposes.
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December 11, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,580
S. 3461 is a bill that sets out specific conditions before the U.S. can renegotiate or reenter agreements with Iran about its nuclear program. It requires assurances from Iran, such as ending agreements with China and cutting ties with proxy forces like Hamas. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
S. 3461 is a plan that says the U.S. needs to get certain promises from Iran, like stopping being friends with certain groups, before making any deals about Iran's nuclear stuff. It also says any deal needs a thumbs-up from the Senate and has to focus on making sure Iran doesn't have any dangerous weapons.
H. R. 8282 — To impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,826
H. R. 8282 is a bill aimed at imposing sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) if it tries to take action against certain individuals protected by the United States or its allies. The bill requires the President to block financial assets and deny entry visas...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop the International Criminal Court from going after people the United States and its friends want to protect by punishing those who help the court. This means blocking money and not letting certain people travel to the U.S. if they try to help the court take action against these protected people.
S. 5249 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny certain green energy tax benefits to companies connected to certain countries of concern.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:758
The bill, titled the "No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations Act" or the "NO GOTION Act", aims to revise the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to prevent certain companies from receiving green energy tax benefits if they are...
Simple Explanation
The "NO GOTION Act" is a rule that stops certain companies from getting special money help for green energy if they are linked to countries like China or Russia, because those places might not be friendly to the U.S. or have bad governments.

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