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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Iran</title>
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  <updated>2013-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5076</id>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.892 Iran Sanctions Loophole Elimination Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s892/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-05-07:/action/358065</id>
    <updated>2013-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 to impose sanctions with respect to certain transactions in foreign currencies, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.147 Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-hr147/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-09:/action/354973</id>
    <updated>2013-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.130 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and acknowledging the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-hr130/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-19:/action/353596</id>
    <updated>2013-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and acknowledging the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.1128 Protecting U.S. Missile Defense Information Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h1128/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-12:/action/352684</id>
    <updated>2013-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To ensure the effectiveness of the missile defense system of the United States, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.559 Justice for Former American Hostages in Iran Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-s559/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-12:/action/352742</id>
    <updated>2013-03-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to establish a fund to make payments to the Americans held hostage in Iran, and to members of their families, who are identified as members of the proposed class in case number 1:08-CV-00487 (EGS) of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.75 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-sr75/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-11:/action/352528</id>
    <updated>2013-03-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.109 Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-hr109/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-11:/action/352537</id>
    <updated>2013-03-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.98 Expressing support for Israel and its right to self-defense against the illegal nuclear program by the Islamic Republic of Iran.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-hr98/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-04:/action/351717</id>
    <updated>2013-03-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing support for Israel and its right to self-defense against the illegal nuclear program by the Islamic Republic of Iran.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.938 United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h938/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-03:/action/351572</id>
    <updated>2013-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To strengthen the strategic alliance between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.89 Condemning the attack on Iranian dissidents living at Camp Hurriya, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-hr89/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-27:/action/351128</id>
    <updated>2013-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Condemning the attack on Iranian dissidents living at Camp Hurriya, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.904 Justice for the American Diplomats Held Hostage in Tehran Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h904/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-27:/action/351134</id>
    <updated>2013-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To establish a common fund to pay claims to the Americans held hostage in Iran, and to members of their families, who are identified as class members in case number 1:08-CV-00487 (EGS) of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.893 Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Accountability Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h893/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-27:/action/351198</id>
    <updated>2013-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to foreign persons who transfer to or acquire from Iran, North Korea, or Syria certain goods, services, or technology that contribute to the proliferation activities of Iran, North Korea, or Syria, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.65 A resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-sr65/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-27:/action/351214</id>
    <updated>2013-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution strongly supporting the full implementation of United States and international sanctions on Iran and urging the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.850 Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h850/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-26:/action/350967</id>
    <updated>2013-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.854 Qods Force Terrorist Designation Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h854/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-26:/action/351006</id>
    <updated>2013-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To direct the Secretary of State to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Qods Force as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.783 Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons and Stop War Through Diplomacy Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h783/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-14:/action/350248</id>
    <updated>2013-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To enhance diplomacy with Iran to peacefully prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.673 North Korea Sanctions and Diplomatic Nonrecognition Act of 2013</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h673/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-02-12:/action/349561</id>
    <updated>2013-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition of the Government of North Korea, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.301 To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/113-h301/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-14:/action/347304</id>
    <updated>2013-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.4310 Wartime Contracting Reform Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h4310/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2013-01-01:/action/346374</id>
    <updated>2013-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 01, 2013: Signed by President.    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.4310 Wartime Contracting Reform Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h4310/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-12-29:/action/346075</id>
    <updated>2012-12-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 29, 2012: Presented to President.    </content>
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