[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 217 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 217

   Condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran (also known as Iran) for 
constructing a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing 
a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for 
                    its support of global terrorism.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 12, 2003

Mr. Hastings of Florida submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
     which was referred to the Committee on International Relations

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran (also known as Iran) for 
constructing a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing 
a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for 
                    its support of global terrorism.

Whereas in March 2003, the Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency 
        (IAEA) announced that Iran was constructing a facility to enrich 
        uranium, a key component of advanced nuclear weapons;
Whereas this facility, located at Natanz, can be used to develop nuclear 
        weapons;
Whereas a second nuclear power plant, projected to be operational by the end of 
        2003, is currently under construction at Bushehr;
Whereas United States intelligence sources indicate that Iran could develop 
        nuclear weapons from this facility;
Whereas the unclassified Report on the Acquisition of Technology Relating to 
        Weapons of Mass Destruction and Advanced Conventional Munitions, 
        submitted to the Congress by the Director of Central Intelligence 
        pursuant to section 721 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal 
        Year 1997 (50 U.S.C. 2366) covering the 6-month period beginning on July 
        1, 2001 (in this preamble referred to as the ``proliferation report''), 
        states that Iran may have some capability for biological weapons, 
        including blister, blood, and choking agents;
Whereas the proliferation report raises questions about Iran's compliance with 
        its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which Iran 
        signed on January 13, 1993, and ratified on June 8, 1997;
Whereas in February 2003, the Director of Central Intelligence stated that ``No 
        Iranian government, regardless of its ideological leanings, is likely to 
        willingly abandon weapons of mass destruction programs that are seen as 
        guaranteeing Iran's security'';
Whereas the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 requires periodic reports to 
        Congress concerning the transfer to Iran of goods, services, and 
        technology that have the potential to make a material contribution to 
        the development of nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons, or 
        ballistic or cruise missiles;
Whereas the unanimous passage in both Houses of the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 
        2000 demonstrates concern and commitment on the part of the Congress to 
        monitor the transfer to Iran of materiel for the development of nuclear, 
        biological, or chemical weapons, and ballistic or cruise missiles;
Whereas Iran has been a signatory of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of 
        Nuclear Weapons (NPT) since January 1, 1968;
Whereas signatories of the NPT are committed to preventing the spread of nuclear 
        weapons and weapons technology, promoting cooperation in the peaceful 
        uses of nuclear energy, and achieving nuclear disarmament;
Whereas since January 1984, Iran has been identified by the Department of State 
        as the most active state sponsor of terrorism;
Whereas Iran continues to provide material support to Hizballah, Hamas, and 
        Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all recognized terrorist groups;
Whereas Iran increased its support for terrorism by encouraging coordination 
        among Palestinian terrorist groups following the start of the September 
        2000 Palestinian uprising;
Whereas approximately 150 members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps 
        remain in Lebanon to coordinate Iranian arms deliveries to Hizballah;
Whereas in its indictments of 14 people in June 2001, the Department of Justice 
        stated its belief that the government of Iran was involved in the June 
        1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, which killed 19 United 
        States Airmen; and
Whereas Iran's construction of nuclear facilities, coupled with acknowledged 
        ties to terrorist groups, constitutes a threat to global peace and 
        security: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) calls on the Government of Iran--
                    (A) to comply with its obligations under the 
                Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC);
                    (B) to verify compliance with its obligations under 
                the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons;
                    (C) to sign the Model Additional Protocol of the 
                International Atomic Energy Agency, which would allow 
                inspectors freer access to nuclear sites; and
                    (D) immediately and unconditionally to halt support 
                for terrorism, renounce all forms of terrorism, and 
                close all terrorist facilities in Iran;
            (2) calls on the President of the United States to set a 
        new direction, incorporating all available nonproliferation 
        tools, to redirect Iranian efforts away from nuclear weapons; 
        and
            (3) calls on member states of the United Nations to join 
        the United States in preventing the proliferation of weapons of 
        mass destruction, and reaffirm their commitment to fighting all 
        forms of terrorism.
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