S.Con.Res. 26 · 114th Congress

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the right of States and local governments to maintain economic sanctions against Iran.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Mark Kirk
Introduced
2015-12-01
Latest action
2015-12-01 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of Congress to stopping Iran's sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations; and (2) the legislative intent of Congress that the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 was enacted to deter illicit Iranian behavior, including sponsorship of terrorism and human rights violations.

Supports state and local government sanctions targeting Iran's illicit activity, including divestment of assets from companies investing in Iran and prohibition of investment of state and local assets in any person engaging in investment activities in Iran.