HR 2938
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iran
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Putting Americans First Act
Introduced: April 30, 2021
Introduced by:
Perry, Scott
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Putting Americans First Act
This bill prohibits the termination of U.S. sanctions against Iran unless and until the President certifies that all U.S. citizens imprisoned in Iran have been released into U.S. custody.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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