To encourage respect for the rights of religious and ethnic minorities in Iran and to deter Iran from supporting international terrorism and from furthering its weapons of mass destruction programs.

Bill Number

HR 5540

Introduced

Oct 2, 2002

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period t ...

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Agriculture and Food Armed Forces and National Security Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Clothing Commerce Congress Congress and foreign policy Congressional oversight Congressional reporting requirements Due process of law EBB Terrorism Ethnic relations Foreign Trade and International Finance Government Operations and Politics Human rights Import restrictions International Affairs Iran Law Middle East and North Africa Minorities President and foreign policy Religious liberty Sanctions (International law) State-sponsored terrorism Textile fabrics Weapons of mass destruction

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Prohibits the entry or importation into the United States of any textile or food article produced, grown, or manufactured in Iran.

Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition ten days after certifying to specified congressional committees that Iran: (1) has shown substantial progress in respecting the rights of ethnic and religious minorities and is meeting internationally recognized human rights standards, including due process under law; (2) has ceased its support for international terrorism; and (3) has terminated its weapons of mass destruction programs.

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Oct 2, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 2, 2002

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