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S. 2365 115th Congress Senate

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act

Official title: A bill to impose additional sanctions with respect to serious human rights abuses by the Government of Iran, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 2018 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
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Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastNews media and reportingProtest and dissentSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 30, 2018
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 Latest action January 30, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act

This bill directs the President to identify and impose sanctions against senior members of the government of Iran and other persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights violations, or engaging in censorship, the diversion of goods intended for the people of Iran, or public corruption.

The President shall identify and impose U.S. entry and financial sanctions against persons who are responsible for or complicit in the politically-motivated intimidation, detention, or trial in Iran of U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.

The Department of State shall submit to Congress a strategy to prevent elements of the Iranian regime from engaging in hostage-taking or the prolonged arbitrary detention of U.S. citizens or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.

The bill authorizes the consolidation of certain Iran-related reports.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4744 Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
D
Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jun 4, 2018
 R
Cornyn, John
Texas · Jan 30, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2365: Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2365/
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"S. 2365: Iran Human Rights and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2365/.
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