Skip to main content
HR 2709 105th Congress House

Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act of 1997

Official title: To impose certain sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to Iran's efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles.

Introduced: October 29, 1997 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Administrative procedureAircraftAirlinesAlien property
More subjectsShow fewer subjects
American economic assistanceAmericans in foreign countriesArmed Forces and National SecurityArms controlArms control agreementsArms control verificationArms salesAviation agreementsBallistic missilesBankruptcyBiological warfareBiological weaponsBusiness intelligenceBusiness recordsChemical industriesChemical warfareChemical weaponsChemicalsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil-military relationsClaimsClassified defense informationCollection of accountsCommerceCongressCongress and foreign policyCongress and military policyCongressional oversightCongressional reporting requirementsConspiracyCrime and Law EnforcementDamagesDepartment of CommerceDistrict courtsEmergency ManagementEnvironmental ProtectionExecutive ordersExecutive reorganizationExport controlsExport creditExport financeExportsExtraterritorialityFactoriesFinance and Financial SectorFines (Penalties)Foreign Trade and International FinanceForeign corporationsForeign loansForfeitureFreedom of informationGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment and businessGovernment contractorsGovernment liabilityGovernment liability (International law)Government paperworkHealthHuman experimentation in medicineImmigrationImportsIncinerationIndemnityInformation leakingInjunctionsInternational agenciesInternational claimsInternational courtsIranJudicial review of administrative actsJurisdictionLawLicensesMiddle East and North AfricaNuclear nonproliferationObstruction of justiceOfficial secretsPresident and foreign policyRight to travelRiot control agentsRussiaSanctions (International law)Science, Technology, CommunicationsSearches and seizuresSentences (Criminal procedure)Small businessTechnology transferTortsTrade secretsTransportation and Public WorksVisasWarrants (Law)Waste water treatmentWater Resources DevelopmentWater treatment plantsWeapons of mass destruction
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 37 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 24, 1998
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on International Relations. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H5072)
Jun 24, 1998
Mr. Blunt moved to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on International Relations.
Jun 24, 1998
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Jun 23, 1998
Vetoed by President. (consideration: 6/24/1998 CR H5071-5072)
Jun 23, 1998
Vetoed by President.(consideration: 6/24/1998 CR H5071-5072)
Jun 11, 1998
Presented to President.
Jun 9, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 9, 1998
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 22, 3 Present (Roll No. 211). (consideration: CR H4285-4293)
Jun 9, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 9, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jun 9, 1998
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 457, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendments.
Jun 9, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 2709 with 1 hour of general debate. Provides for a single motion offered by the Chairman of the Commitee on International Relations or his designee to concur in each of the Senate amendments. Provides that the Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.
Jun 9, 1998
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 457.
Jun 9, 1998
Rule H. Res. 457 passed House.
Jun 4, 1998
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 457 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 2709 with 1 hour of general debate. Provides for a single motion offered by the Chairman of the Commitee on International Relations or his designee to concur in each of the Senate amendments. Provides that the Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.
May 22, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 22, 1998
Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-4. Record Vote No: 146.
May 22, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-4. Record Vote No: 146.
May 22, 1998
Amendment SP 2444 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
May 22, 1998
Amendment SP 2444 proposed by Senator Levin.
May 22, 1998
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5369-5390)
Jan 27, 1998
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 299.
Nov 13, 1997
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Nov 12, 1997
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 12, 1997
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 12, 1997
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 12, 1997
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 12, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Nov 12, 1997
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10646-10660)
Nov 12, 1997
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 4, 1997
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
Nov 4, 1997
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 105-375.
Oct 24, 1997
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 24, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 23, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 23, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2071-2072)
Oct 23, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 9, 1998 House · vote #211 On Agreeing to the Senate Amendments Passed 392–22 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 2,444 – To change the date of behavior subject to sanctions relating to Iran missle proliferation. Agreed to May 22, 1998
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Latest action June 24, 1998

On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on International Relations. Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H5072)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act of 1997 - Directs the President to report periodically to specified congressional committees on foreign persons (except those previously identified or sanctioned or subject to waiver) who, on or after August 8, 1995, have transferred, or attempted to transfer, controlled goods or technology, or provided, or attempted to provide, technical assistance or facilities that contributed, or would have contributed, to Iran's efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles.

Requires imposition on such persons of minimum two-year sanctions prohibiting: (1) sales to such persons of items on the United States Munitions List (and terminating sales of any controlled U.S. arms); (2) the export to such persons of dual use goods and technology; and (3) the provision of U.S. financial assistance. Authorizes the President to waive such sanctions, with written justification to Congress, on the basis of U.S. national security or additional information demonstrating that the sanctioned person did not commit the acts alleged.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 610 Related bill Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act of 1997
  • HRES 457 Procedurally related Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 2709) to impose certain sanctions on foreign…
 Bill text 7 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 5 Republican 2
D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Oct 30, 1997
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Oct 30, 1997
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Oct 30, 1997
TAUZIN, W.
· Oct 30, 1997
Burr, Richard
· Oct 29, 1997
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Oct 29, 1997
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Oct 29, 1997
Sanford, Mark
· Oct 29, 1997
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Oct 29, 1997
FROST, MARTIN
· Oct 28, 1997
GEPHARDT, RICHARD
· Oct 28, 1997
DEUTSCH, PETER
· Oct 23, 1997
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Oct 23, 1997
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Oct 23, 1997
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2709: Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2709/
MLA
"H.R. 2709: Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2709/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2709, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2709/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 2709: Iran Missile Proliferation Sanctions Act of 1997](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2709/)
Report a problem