Regarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency certifies the compliance of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Resolutions 1696 and 1747 of the United Nations Security Council and the terms of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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HCONRES 235

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Oct 16, 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

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Armed Forces and National Security Arms control Arms control agreements Development credit institutions Foreign loans Foreign Trade and International Finance International Affairs Iran Middle East and North Africa Nuclear nonproliferation United Nations

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Summary

Urges the Board of Directors of the World Bank to request a policy review of current disbursements to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to end these disbursements until the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) certifies Iran's compliance with U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1696 and 1747 and the terms of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.

Urges the Security Council to order the World Bank to end disbursements to Iran if the Board of Directors fails to take such action.

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Jan 11, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Oct 16, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 16, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2147)
Oct 16, 2007

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