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HR 3783 — Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-220.

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Summary

Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012 - States that it is U.S. policy to use a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's growing hostile presence in the Western Hemisphere by working together with U.S. allies and partners in the region to deter threats to U.S. interests by Iran, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah. Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to address Iran's growing presence and activity in the Western Hemisphere which should include: (1) descriptions of the presence, activities, and operations of Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah; (2) descriptions of the terrain, population, ports, foreign firms, airports, borders, media outlets, financial centers, foreign embassies, charities, religious and cultural centers, and income-generating activities utilized by Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah; (3) descriptions of the relationship of Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah with transnational criminal organizations; (4) descriptions of the relationship of Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah that may be present with governments in the Western Hemisphere; (5) descriptions of federal law enforcement capabilities, military forces, state and local government institutions, and other critical elements, such as nongovernmental organizations that may organize to counter the Iranian threat in the Western Hemisphere; (6) descriptions of activity by Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah that may be present at the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada and at other international borders within the Western Hemisphere; and (7) a plan to address efforts by foreign persons, entities, and governments in the region to assist Iran in evading sanctions, to protect U.S. interests, assets, and allies in the Western Hemisphere, to support U.S. efforts to designate persons and entities in the Western Hemisphere for proliferation and terrorist activities relating to Iran, and to address vital U.S. interests in ensuring energy supplies from the Western Hemisphere. Authorizes such strategy to be submitted in classified form, but requires it to include an unclassified summary of policy recommendations addressing the growing Iranian threat in the Western Hemisphere. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should keep Congress informed about Iran's hostile actions in the Western Hemisphere.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-220.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 6 (Roll no. 630). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6840)

  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6853)

  7. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3783.

  9. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6840-6841)

  10. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S7988)

  12. S.AMDT.3334 Amendment SA 3334 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  13. S.AMDT.3334 Amendment SA 3334 proposed by Senator Coons for Senator Rubio. (consideration: CR S7988; text: CR S7988)To provide that the comprehensive strategy may be submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified summary of policy recommendations to address the growing Iranian threat in the Western Hemisphere.

  14. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7988)

  15. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  16. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  17. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6079-6080)

  19. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3783.

  20. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6079-6083)

  21. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  22. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  23. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  24. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

  25. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

  27. Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .

  28. Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

  29. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3783 do?
Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012 - States that it is U.S. policy to use a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's growing hostile presence in the Western Hemisphere by working together with U.S. allies and partners in the region to deter threats to U.S. interests by Iran, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah. Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a strategy to address Iran's growing presence and activity in the Western Hemisphere which should include: (1) descriptions of the presence, activities, and operations of Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah; (2) descriptions of the terrain, population, ports, foreign firms, airports, borders, media outlets, financial centers, foreign embassies, charities, religious and cultural centers, and income-generating activities utilized by Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah; (3) descriptions of the relationship of Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah with transnational criminal organizations; (4) descriptions of the relationship of Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah that may be present with governments in the Western Hemisphere; (5) descriptions of federal law enforcement capabilities, military forces, state and local government institutions, and other critical elements, such as nongovernmental organizations that may organize to counter the Iranian threat in the Western Hemisphere; (6) descriptions of activity by Iran, the IRGC, the IRGC's Qods Force, and Hezbollah that may be present at the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada and at other international borders within the Western Hemisphere; and (7) a plan to address efforts by foreign persons, entities, and governments in the region to assist Iran in evading sanctions, to protect U.S. interests, assets, and allies in the Western Hemisphere, to support U.S. efforts to designate persons and entities in the Western Hemisphere for proliferation and terrorist activities relating to Iran, and to address vital U.S. interests in ensuring energy supplies from the Western Hemisphere. Authorizes such strategy to be submitted in classified form, but requires it to include an unclassified summary of policy recommendations addressing the growing Iranian threat in the Western Hemisphere. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should keep Congress informed about Iran's hostile actions in the Western Hemisphere.
Who sponsors HR 3783?
HR 3783 is sponsored by Jeff Duncan (R).
What is the current status of HR 3783?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2012. Enacted.
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