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H.Res. 1272

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Calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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Committee
Latest Action · June 3, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
June 3, 2024
Cosponsors (32)
2D 30R
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This resolution calls on the Biden Administration to take stronger action against Iran's nuclear program by pursuing formal censure at the International Atomic Energy Agency and referring the matter to the United Nations Security Council. The measure expresses concern that Iran has accumulated large stockpiles of highly enriched uranium and developed advanced centrifuges that could allow it to produce weapons-grade material within days, while also blocking full IAEA inspections of its nuclear facilities. The resolution urges the administration to work with European allies to prevent nuclear-related sanctions from expiring and to reimpose previously lifted sanctions in response to Iran's non-compliance with international nuclear treaties. It also calls for robust international sanctions on Iran's nuclear and missile programs and emphasizes the need for coordinated global action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The resolution does not authorize funding or establish specific timelines, but rather expresses the House's position and requests that the administration pursue these diplomatic and enforcement actions.

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