Iran Freedom Support Act - States that: (1) specified U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations with respect to Iran shall remain in effect. Authorizes the President to terminate such sanctions in whole or in part upon congressional notification; and (2) nothing in this Act shall affect sanctions, controls, or regulations 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) require that Iran be determined to pose no significant threat to U.S. national security, interests, or allies in order to lift sanctions against entities investing in Iran's petroleum industry; (4) extend the sunset provision; and (5) rename such Act as the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.Authorizes the President to provide financial and political assistance to eligible foreign and domestic individuals and groups that support democracy in Iran.
Expresses the sense of Congress that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) not bring into force an agreement for cooperation with the government of any country that is assisting the nuclear program of Iran or transferring advanced conventional weapons or missiles to Iran; and (2) support independent human rights and peaceful pro-democracy forces in Iran.
Includes money laundering activities involved in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or missiles in the federal provisions regulating certain monetary transactions.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 3971 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3971
To hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its threatening
behavior and to support a transition to democracy in Iran.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 28, 2006
Mr. Santorum (for himself, Mr. Frist, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Nelson of
Florida, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Lott, Mr. DeWine, and Mr. Coleman) introduced
the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relations
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A BILL
To hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its threatening
behavior and to support a transition to democracy in Iran.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Freedom Support Act''.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
TITLE I--CODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN
Sec. 101. Codification of sanctions.
TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE IRAN AND LIBYA SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996 AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO INVESTMENT IN IRAN
Sec. 201. Multilateral regime.
Sec. 202. Imposition of sanctions.
Sec. 203. Termination of sanctions.
Sec. 204. Sunset.
Sec. 205. Technical and conforming amendments.
TITLE III--PROMOTION OF DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN
Sec. 301. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 302. Assistance to support democracy for Iran.
TITLE IV--POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES TO FACILITATE THE NUCLEAR
NONPROLIFERATION OF IRAN
Sec. 401. Sense of Congress.
TITLE V--PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
Sec. 501. Prevention of money laundering for weapons of mass
destruction.
TITLE I--CODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN
SEC. 101. CODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS.
(a) Codification of Sanctions.--Except as otherwise provided in
this section, United States sanctions with respect to Iran imposed
pursuant to sections 1 and 3 of Executive Order No. 12957, sections
1(e), (1)(g), and (3) of Executive Order No. 12959, and sections 2, 3,
and 5 of Executive Order No. 13059 (relating to exports and certain
other transactions with Iran) as in effect on January 1, 2006, shall
remain in effect. The President may terminate such sanctions, in whole
or in part, if the President notifies Congress at least 15 days in
advance of such termination. In the event of exigent circumstances, the
President may exercise the authority set forth in the preceding
sentence without regard to the notification requirement stated therein,
except that such notification shall be provided as early as
practicable, but in no event later than three working days after such
exercise of authority.
(b) No Effect on Other Sanctions Relating to Support for Acts of
International Terrorism.--Nothing in this Act shall affect any United
States sanction, control, or regulation as in effect on January 1,
2006, relating to a determination under section 6(j)(1)(A) of the
Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2405(j)(1)(A)),
section 620A(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2371(a)), or section 40(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2780(d)) that the Government of Iran has repeatedly provided support
for acts of international terrorism.
TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE IRAN AND LIBYA SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996 AND
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO INVESTMENT IN IRAN
SEC. 201. MULTILATERAL REGIME.
(a) Waiver.--Section 4(c) of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of
1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Waiver.--
``(1) In general.--The President may, on a case by case
basis, waive for a period of not more than six months the
application of section 5(a) with respect to a national of a
country, if the President certifies to the appropriate
congressional committees at least 30 days before such waiver is
to take effect that such waiver is vital to the national
security interests of the United States.
``(2) Subsequent renewal of waiver.--If the President
determines that, in accordance with paragraph (1), such a
waiver is appropriate, the President may, at the conclusion of
the period of a waiver under paragraph (1), renew such waiver
for subsequent periods of not more than six months each.''.
(b) Investigations.--Section 4 of such Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Investigations.--
``(1) In general.--The President should initiate an
investigation into the possible imposition of sanctions under
section 5(a) against a person upon receipt by the United States
of credible information indicating that such person is engaged
in investment activity in Iran as described in such section.
``(2) Determination and notification.--Not later than 180
days after an investigation is initiated in accordance with
paragraph (1), the President should determine, pursuant to
section 5(a), if a person has engaged in investment activity in
Iran as described in such section and shall notify the
appropriate congressional committees of the basis for any such
determination.''.
SEC. 202. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS.
(a) Sanctions With Respect to Development of Petroleum Resources.--
Section 5(a) of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C.
1701 note) is amended in the heading, by striking ``to Iran'' and
inserting ``to the Development of Petroleum Resources of Iran''.
(b) Sanctions With Respect to Development of Weapons of Mass
Destruction or Other Military Capabilities.--Section 5(b) of such Act
(50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Mandatory Sanctions With Respect to Development of Weapons of
Mass Destruction or Other Military Capabilities.--The President shall
impose two or more of the sanctions described in paragraphs (1) through
(6) of section 6 if the President determines that a person has, on or
after the date of the enactment of this Act, exported, transferred, or
otherwise provided to Iran any goods, services, technology, or other
items knowing that the provision of such goods, services, technology,
or other items would contribute materially to the ability of Iran to--
``(1) acquire or develop chemical, biological, or nuclear
weapons or related technologies; or
``(2) acquire or develop destabilizing numbers and types of
advanced conventional weapons.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply with respect to actions taken on or after June 6, 2006.
SEC. 203. TERMINATION OF SANCTIONS.
Section 8(a) of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C.
1701 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) poses no significant threat to United States national
security, interests, or allies.''.
SEC. 204. SUNSET.
Section 13 of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C.
1701 note) is amended by striking ``on September 29, 2006'' and
inserting ``on December 31, 2011''.
SEC. 205. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) Findings.--Section 2 of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of
1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking paragraph (4).
(b) Declaration of Policy.--Section 3 of the Iran and Libya
Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``(a) Policy With
Respect to Iran.--''; and
(2) by striking subsection (b).
(c) Termination of Sanctions.--Section 8 of the Iran and Libya
Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking
``(a) Iran.--''; and
(2) by striking subsection (b).
(d) Duration of Sanctions; Presidential Waiver.--Section 9(c)(2)(C)
of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is
amended to read as follows:
``(C) an estimate of the significance of the
provision of the items described in section 5(a) or
section 5(b) to Iran's ability to, respectively,
develop its petroleum resources or its weapons of mass
destruction or other military capabilities; and''.
(e) Reports Required.--Section 10(b)(1) of the Iran and Libya
Sanctions Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking
``and Libya'' each place it appears.
(f) Definitions.--Section 14 of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of
1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (9)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by--
(i) striking ``, or with the Government of
Libya or a nongovernmental entity in Libya,'';
and
(ii) by striking ``nongovenmental'' and
inserting ``nongovernmental''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or Libya (as
the case may be)'';
(2) by striking paragraph (12); and
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (13), (14), (15), (16), and
(17) as paragraphs (12), (13), (14), (15), and (16),
respectively.
(g) Short Title.--
(1) In general.--Section 1 of the Iran and Libya Sanctions
Act of 1996 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by striking ``and
Libya''.
(2) References.--Any reference in any other provision of
law, regulation, document, or other record of the United States
to the ``Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996'' shall be deemed
to be a reference to the ``Iran Sanctions Act of 1996''.
TITLE III--PROMOTION OF DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN
SEC. 301. DECLARATION OF POLICY.
(a) In General.--Congress declares that it should be the policy of
the United States--
(1) to support efforts by the people of Iran to exercise
self-determination over the form of government of their
country; and
(2) to support independent human rights and peaceful pro-
democracy forces in Iran.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed
as authorizing the use of force against Iran.
SEC. 302. ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY FOR IRAN.
(a) Authorization.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, the President is authorized to provide financial and
political assistance (including the award of grants) to foreign
and domestic individuals, organizations, and entities working
for the purpose of supporting and promoting democracy for Iran.
Such assistance may include the award of grants to eligible
independent pro-democracy radio and television broadcasting
organizations that broadcast into Iran.
(2) Limitation on assistance.--In accordance with the rule
of construction described in subsection (b) of section 301,
none of the funds authorized under this section shall be used
to support the use of force against Iran.
(b) Eligibility for Assistance.--Financial and political assistance
under this section should be provided only to an individual,
organization, or entity that--
(1) officially opposes the use of violence and terrorism
and has not been designated as a foreign terrorist organization
under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1189) at any time during the preceding four years;
(2) advocates the adherence by Iran to nonproliferation
regimes for nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and
materiel;
(3) is dedicated to democratic values and supports the
adoption of a democratic form of government in Iran;
(4) is dedicated to respect for human rights, including the
fundamental equality of women;
(5) works to establish equality of opportunity for people;
and
(6) supports freedom of the press, freedom of speech,
freedom of association, and freedom of religion.
(c) Funding.--The President may provide assistance under this
section using--
(1) funds available to the Middle East Partnership
Initiative (MEPI), the Broader Middle East and North Africa
Initiative, and the Human Rights and Democracy Fund; and
(2) amounts made available pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations under subsection (g).
(d) Notification.--Not later than 15 days before each obligation of
assistance under this section, and in accordance with the procedures
under section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2394-l), the President shall notify the Committee on International
Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations and the
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.
(e) Sense of Congress Regarding Diplomatic Assistance.--It is the
sense of Congress that--
(1) support for a transition to democracy in Iran should be
expressed by United States representatives and officials in all
appropriate international fora;
(2) officials and representatives of the United States
should--
(A) strongly and unequivocally support indigenous
efforts in Iran calling for free, transparent, and
democratic elections; and
(B) draw international attention to violations by
the Government of Iran of human rights, freedom of
religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the
press.
(f) Duration.--The authority to provide assistance under this
section shall expire on December 31, 2011.
(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary of State such sums as may be necessary to
carry out this section.
TITLE IV--POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES TO FACILITATE THE NUCLEAR
NONPROLIFERATION OF IRAN
SEC. 401. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It should be the policy of the United
States not to bring into force an agreement for cooperation with the
government of any country that is assisting the nuclear program of Iran
or transferring advanced conventional weapons or missiles to Iran
unless the President has determined that--
(1) Iran has suspended all enrichment-related and
reprocessing-related activity (including uranium conversion and
research and development, manufacturing, testing, and assembly
relating to enrichment and reprocessing), has committed to
verifiably refrain permanently from such activity in the future
(except potentially the conversion of uranium exclusively for
export to foreign nuclear fuel production facilities pursuant
to internationally agreed arrangements and subject to strict
international safeguards), and is abiding by that commitment;
or
(2) the government of that country--
(A) has, either on its own initiative or pursuant
to a binding decision of the United Nations Security
Council, suspended all nuclear assistance to Iran and
all transfers of advanced conventional weapons and
missiles to Iran, pending a decision by Iran to
implement measures that would permit the President to
make the determination described in paragraph (1); and
(B) is committed to maintaining that suspension
until Iran has implemented measures that would permit
the President to make such determination.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agreement for cooperation.--The term ``agreement for
cooperation'' has the meaning given that term in section 11 b.
of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014(b)).
(2) Assisting the nuclear program of iran.--The term
``assisting the nuclear program of Iran'' means the intentional
transfer to Iran by a government, or by a person subject to the
jurisdiction of a government, with the knowledge and
acquiescence of that government, of goods, services, or
technology listed on the Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines for
the Export of Nuclear Material, Equipment and Technology
(published by the International Atomic Energy Agency as
Information Circular INFCIRC/254/Rev. 3/Part 1, and subsequent
revisions) or Guidelines for Transfers of Nuclear-Related Dual-
Use Equipment, Material and Related Technology (published by
the International Atomic Energy Agency as Information Circular
INFCIRC/254/Rev. 3/Part 2 and subsequent revisions).
(3) Transferring advanced conventional weapons or missiles
to iran.--The term ``transferring advanced conventional weapons
or missiles to Iran'' means the intentional transfer to Iran by
a government, or by a person subject to the jurisdiction of a
government, with the knowledge and acquiescence of that
government, of--
(A) advanced conventional weapons; or
(B) goods, services, or technology listed on the
Missile Technology Control Regime Equipment and
Technology Annex of June 11, 1996, and subsequent
revisions.
TITLE V--PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
SEC. 501. PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING FOR WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION.
Section 5318A(c)(2) of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ``or both,'' and
inserting ``or entities involved in the proliferation of
weapons of mass destruction or missiles''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting ``, including any
money laundering activity by organized criminal groups,
international terrorists, or entities involved in the
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or missiles''
before the semicolon at the end.
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