HB5185: To maintain in effect certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iraq in the event of a termination of the applicable declared national emergency, and for other purposes.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To maintain in effect certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iraq in the event of a termination of the applicable declared national emergency, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would keep economic sanctions on Iraq in place even if the U.S. ends its declared national emergency related to Iraq. Sanctions are restrictions on trade and financial dealings meant to pressure a country. The bill ensures these penalties continue independently if the emergency declaration expires. Introduced by Representative Elijah Crane, the bill is currently in the early legislative stage. It falls under international affairs policy.
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HB5185: To maintain in effect certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iraq in the eve…