Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012Public Law 112–158, as amendedIran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012158116–92Statute CompilationUnited States House of RepresentativesOffice of the Legislative Counseltext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 20210527.12021-10-15Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012100101122012-08-10Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012[(Public Law 112–158)][As Amended Through P.L. 116–92, Enacted December 20, 2019][Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 112-158. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/][Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]AN ACTTo strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) [22 U.S.C. 8701 note]Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012”.(b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1.Sec. 2.TITLE I—Sec. 101.Sec. 102.TITLE II—Subtitle A—Sec. 201.Sec. 202.Sec. 203.Sec. 204.Sec. 205.Sec. 206.Sec. 207.Sec. 208.Subtitle B—Sec. 211.Sec. 212.Sec. 213.Sec. 214.Sec. 215.Sec. 216.Sec. 217.Sec. 218.Sec. 219.Sec. 220.Sec. 221.Sec. 222.Sec. 223.Sec. 224.TITLE III—Subtitle A—Sec. 301.Sec. 302.Sec. 303.Sec. 304.Subtitle B—Sec. 311.Sec. 312.TITLE IV—Subtitle A—Sec. 401.Sec. 402.Sec. 403.Subtitle B—Sec. 411.Sec. 412.Sec. 413.Sec. 414.Sec. 415.TITLE V—Sec. 501.Sec. 502.Sec. 503.Sec. 504.Sec. 505.Sec. 506.Sec. 507.TITLE VI—Sec. 601.Sec. 602.Sec. 603.Sec. 604.Sec. 605.TITLE VII—Sec. 701.Sec. 702.Sec. 703.Sec. 704.Sec. 705.Sec. 706.SEC. 2. [22 U.S.C. 8701]DEFINITIONS. Except as otherwise specifically provided, in this Act:(1) Appropriate congressional committees.—The term “appropriate congressional committees” has the meaning given that term in section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note).(2) Financial transaction.—The term “financial transaction” means any transfer of value involving a financial institution, including the transfer of forwards, futures, options, swaps, or precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.(3) Knowingly.—The term “knowingly” has the meaning given that term in section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note).(4) United states person.—The term “United States person” has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8511).
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF MULTILATERAL SANCTIONS REGIME WITH RESPECT TO IRAN </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8711">22 U.S.C. 8711</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ENFORCEMENT OF MULTILATERAL SANCTIONS REGIME AND EXPANSION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SANCTIONS LAWS. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">It is the sense of Congress that the goal of compelling Iran to abandon efforts to acquire a nuclear weapons capability and other threatening activities can be effectively achieved through a comprehensive policy that includes economic sanctions, diplomacy, and military planning, capabilities and options, and that this objective is consistent with the one stated by President Barack Obama in the 2012 State of the Union Address: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Let there be no doubt: America is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and I will take no options off the table to achieve that goal</quotedText>”. Among the economic measures to be taken are—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prompt enforcement of the current multilateral sanctions regime with respect to Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">full, timely, and vigorous implementation of all sanctions enacted into law, including sanctions imposed or expanded by this Act or amendments made by this Act, through—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">intensified monitoring by the President and the designees of the President, including the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of State, and senior officials in the intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 401a(4)), as appropriate;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">more extensive use of extraordinary authorities provided for under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and other sanctions laws;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reallocation of resources to provide the personnel necessary, within the Department of the Treasury, the Department of State, and the Department of Commerce, and, where appropriate, the intelligence community, to apply and enforce sanctions; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/2/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expanded cooperation with international sanctions enforcement efforts;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">urgent consideration of the expansion of existing sanctions with respect to such areas as—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of energy-related services to Iran;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of insurance and reinsurance services to Iran;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/3/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of shipping services to Iran; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/3/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">those Iranian financial institutions not yet designated for the imposition of sanctions that may be acting as intermediaries for Iranian financial institutions that are designated for the imposition of sanctions; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a focus on countering Iran’s efforts to evade sanctions, including—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activities of telecommunications, Internet, and satellite service providers, in and outside of Iran, to ensure that such providers are not participating in or facilitating, directly or indirectly, the evasion of the sanctions regime with respect to Iran or violations of the human rights of the people of Iran;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activities of financial institutions or other businesses or government agencies, in or outside of Iran, not yet designated for the imposition of sanctions; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s101/4/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">urgent and ongoing evaluation of Iran’s energy, national security, financial, and telecommunications sectors, to gauge the effects of, and possible defects in, particular sanctions, with prompt efforts to correct any gaps in the existing sanctions regime with respect to Iran.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8712">22 U.S.C. 8712</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO EXPAND MULTILATERAL SANCTIONS REGIME. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multilateral Negotiations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress urges the President to intensify diplomatic efforts, both in appropriate international fora such as the United Nations and bilaterally with allies of the United States, for the purpose of—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">expanding the United Nations Security Council sanctions regime to include—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a prohibition on the issuance of visas to any official of the Government of Iran who is involved in—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">human rights violations in or outside of Iran;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the development of a nuclear weapons program and a ballistic missile capability in Iran; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support by the Government of Iran for terrorist organizations, including Hamas and Hezbollah; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a requirement that each member country of the United Nations—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibit the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines from landing at seaports, and cargo flights of Iran Air from landing at airports, in that country because of the role of those organizations in proliferation and illegal arms sales; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">apply the prohibitions described in clause (i) to other Iranian entities designated for the imposition of sanctions on or after the date of the enactment of this Act;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expanding the range of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran by allies of the United States;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expanding efforts to limit the development of petroleum resources and the importation of refined petroleum products by Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing additional initiatives to—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the production of crude oil in countries other than Iran; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist countries that purchase or otherwise obtain crude oil or petroleum products from Iran to eliminate their dependence on crude oil and petroleum products from Iran; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/a/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eliminating the revenue generated by the Government of Iran from the sale of petrochemical products produced in Iran to other countries.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports to Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the extent to which diplomatic efforts described in subsection (a) have been successful that includes—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the countries that have agreed to impose sanctions or take other measures to further the policy set forth in subsection (a);</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent of the implementation and enforcement of those sanctions or other measures by those countries;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the criteria the President uses to determine whether a country has significantly reduced its crude oil purchases from Iran pursuant to section 1245(d)(4)(D) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, as amended by section 504, including considerations of reductions both in terms of volume and price;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the countries that have not agreed to impose such sanctions or measures, including such countries granted exceptions for significant reductions in crude oil purchases pursuant to such section 1245(d)(4)(D);</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/b/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recommendations for additional measures that the United States could take to further diplomatic efforts described in subsection (a); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tI/s102/b/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the disposition of any decision with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to Iran by the World Trade Organization or its predecessor organization.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF SANCTIONS RELATING TO THE ENERGY SECTOR OF IRAN AND PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION BY IRAN </heading>
<subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expansion of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ENERGY SECTOR OF IRAN. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 5(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">with Respect to</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to Iran</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">relating to the Energy Sector of Iran</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)(A)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">3 or more</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">5 or more</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/3/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">3 or more</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">5 or more</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by inserting before the period at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or directly associated infrastructure, including construction of port facilities, railways, and roads, the primary use of which is to support the delivery of refined petroleum products</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">3 or more</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">5 or more</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/4/B/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">bartering or contracting by which goods are exchanged for goods, including the insurance or reinsurance of such exchanges; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">purchasing, subscribing to, or facilitating the issuance of sovereign debt of the Government of Iran, including governmental bonds, issued on or after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012.”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s201/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint ventures with iran relating to developing petroleum resources. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B) or subsection (f), the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) with respect to a person if the President determines that the person knowingly participates, on or after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, in a joint venture with respect to the development of petroleum resources outside of Iran if—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the joint venture is established on or after January 1, 2002; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government of Iran is a substantial partner or investor in the joint venture; or</content></subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Iran could, through a direct operational role in the joint venture or by other means, receive technological knowledge or equipment not previously available to Iran that could directly and significantly contribute to the enhancement of Iran’s ability to develop petroleum resources in Iran.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to participation in a joint venture established on or after January 1, 2002, and before the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, if the person participating in the joint venture terminates that participation not later than the date that is 180 days after such date of enactment.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Support for the development of petroleum resources and refined petroleum products in iran. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (f), the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) with respect to a person if the President determines that the person knowingly, on or after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, sells, leases, or provides to Iran goods, services, technology, or support described in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any of which has a fair market value of $1,000,000 or more; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that, during a 12-month period, have an aggregate fair market value of $5,000,000 or more.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goods, services, technology, or support described. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Goods, services, technology, or support described in this subparagraph are goods, services, technology, or support that could directly and significantly contribute to the maintenance or enhancement of Iran’s—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ability to develop petroleum resources located in Iran; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">domestic production of refined petroleum products, including any direct and significant assistance with respect to the construction, modernization, or repair of petroleum refineries or directly associated infrastructure, including construction of port facilities, railways, and roads, the primary use of which is to support the delivery of refined petroleum products.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development and purchase of petrochemical products from iran. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (f), the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) with respect to a person if the President determines that the person knowingly, on or after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, sells, leases, or provides to Iran goods, services, technology, or support described in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any of which has a fair market value of $250,000 or more; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that, during a 12-month period, have an aggregate fair market value of $1,000,000 or more.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goods, services, technology, or support described. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Goods, services, technology, or support described in this subparagraph are goods, services, technology, or support that could directly and significantly contribute to the maintenance or expansion of Iran’s domestic production of petrochemical products.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s202" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO TRANSPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL FROM IRAN AND EVASION OF SANCTIONS BY SHIPPING COMPANIES. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s202/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by section 201, is further amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transportation of crude oil from iran. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (f), the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) with respect to a person if the President determines that—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person is a controlling beneficial owner of, or otherwise owns, operates, or controls, or insures, a vessel that, on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, was used to transport crude oil from Iran to another country; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a person that is a controlling beneficial owner of the vessel, the person had actual knowledge the vessel was so used; or</content></subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a person that otherwise owns, operates, or controls, or insures, the vessel, the person knew or should have known the vessel was so used.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of sanctions. </heading>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), subparagraph (A) shall apply with respect to the transportation of crude oil from Iran only if a determination of the President under section 1245(d)(4)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)(4)(B)) that there is a sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products produced in countries other than Iran to permit purchasers of petroleum and petroleum products from Iran to reduce significantly their purchases from Iran is in effect at the time of the transportation of the crude oil.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain countries. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to the transportation of crude oil from Iran to a country to which the exception under paragraph (4)(D) of section 1245(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)) to the imposition of sanctions under paragraph (1) of that section applies at the time of the transportation of the crude oil.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concealing iranian origin of crude oil and refined petroleum products. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (f), the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) with respect to a person if the President determines that the person is a controlling beneficial owner, or otherwise owns, operates, or controls, a vessel that, on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, is used, with actual knowledge in the case of a person that is a controlling beneficial owner or knowingly in the case of a person that otherwise owns, operates, or controls the vessel, in a manner that conceals the Iranian origin of crude oil or refined petroleum products transported on the vessel, including by—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">permitting the operator of the vessel to suspend the operation of the vessel’s satellite tracking device; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">obscuring or concealing the ownership, operation, or control of the vessel by—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government of Iran;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the National Iranian Tanker Company or the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other entity determined by the President to be owned or controlled by the Government of Iran or an entity specified in subclause (II).</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional sanction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to such regulations as the President may prescribe and in addition to the sanctions imposed under subparagraph (A), the President may prohibit a vessel owned, operated, or controlled by a person, including a controlling beneficial owner, with respect to which the President has imposed sanctions under that subparagraph and that was used for the activity for which the President imposed those sanctions from landing at a port in the United States for a period of not more than 2 years after the date on which the President imposed those sanctions.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vessels identified by the office of foreign assets control. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), a person shall be deemed to have actual knowledge that a vessel is owned, operated, or controlled by the Government of Iran or an entity specified in subclause (II) or (III) of subparagraph (A)(ii) if the International Maritime Organization vessel registration identification for the vessel is—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">included on a list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury for activities with respect to Iran; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identified by the Office of Foreign Assets Control as a vessel in which the Government of Iran or any entity specified in subclause (II) or (III) of subparagraph (A)(ii) has an interest.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of iranian origin. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Iranian origin</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to crude oil, that the crude oil was extracted in Iran; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to a refined petroleum product, that the refined petroleum product was produced or refined in Iran.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for provision of underwriting services and insurance and reinsurance. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may not impose sanctions under paragraph (7) or (8) with respect to a person that provides underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance if the President determines that the person has exercised due diligence in establishing and enforcing official policies, procedures, and controls to ensure that the person does not provide underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance for the transportation of crude oil or refined petroleum products from Iran in a manner for which sanctions may be imposed under either such paragraph.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s202/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations and Guidelines.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prescribe such regulations or guidelines as are necessary to implement paragraphs (7), (8), and (9) of section 5(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as added by this section, including such regulations or guidelines as are necessary to implement subparagraph (B) of such paragraph (8).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT BY IRAN OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5(b) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exports, transfers, and transshipments. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (f), the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) with respect to a person if the President determines that the person—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on or after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, exported or transferred, or permitted or otherwise facilitated the transshipment of, any goods, services, technology, or other items to any other person; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">knew or should have known that—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the export, transfer, or transshipment of the goods, services, technology, or other items would likely result in another person exporting, transferring, transshipping, or otherwise providing the goods, services, technology, or other items to Iran; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the export, transfer, transshipment, or other provision of the goods, services, technology, or other items to Iran would contribute materially to the ability of Iran to—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire or develop chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons or related technologies; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire or develop destabilizing numbers and types of advanced conventional weapons.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joint ventures relating to the mining, production, or transportation of uranium. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subparagraph (B) or subsection (f), the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) with respect to a person if the President determines that the person knowingly participated, on or after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, in a joint venture that involves any activity relating to the mining, production, or transportation of uranium—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">established on or after February 2, 2012; and</content></subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with—</chapeau>
<item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government of Iran;</content>
</item>
<item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an entity incorporated in Iran or subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran; or</content>
</item>
<item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of, or owned or controlled by, the Government of Iran or an entity described in item (bb); or</content>
</item>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii)</num><subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">established before February 2, 2012;</content></subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with the Government of Iran, an entity described in item (bb) of clause (i)(II), or a person described in item (cc) of that clause; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">through which—</chapeau>
<item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="aa">“(aa) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">uranium is transferred directly to Iran or indirectly to Iran through a third country;</content>
</item>
<item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="bb">“(bb) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government of Iran receives significant revenue; or</content>
</item>
<item style="-uslm-dtd:item" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="cc">“(cc) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Iran could, through a direct operational role or by other means, receive technological knowledge or equipment not previously available to Iran that could contribute materially to the ability of Iran to develop nuclear weapons or related technologies.</content>
</item>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of sanctions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to participation in a joint venture established before the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 if the person participating in the joint venture terminates that participation not later than the date that is 180 days after such date of enactment.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by this section and sections 201 and 202, is further amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 5—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3) of subsection (b), as redesignated by subsection (a)(1) of this section—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1) or (2)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (F)—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">that paragraph</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1) or (2), as the case may be</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012</quotedText>”;</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsections (a) and (b)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a) and paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a) or (b)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a) or paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (f)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/C/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a) or (b)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a) or paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s203/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in section 9, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 5(a) or 5(b)(1)</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (a) or paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of section 5</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s204" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF SANCTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE IRAN SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s204/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s204/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (12); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s204/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ban on investment in equity or debt of sanctioned person. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may, pursuant to such regulations or guidelines as the President may prescribe, prohibit any United States person from investing in or purchasing significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of a sanctioned person.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion of corporate officers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may direct the Secretary of State to deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to exclude from the United States, any alien that the President determines is a corporate officer or principal of, or a shareholder with a controlling interest in, a sanctioned person.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">“(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sanctions on principal executive officers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may impose on the principal executive officer or officers of any sanctioned person, or on persons performing similar functions and with similar authorities as such officer or officers, any of the sanctions under this subsection.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s204/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to activities described in subsections (a) and (b) of section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by this title, commenced on or after such date of enactment.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s205" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF WAIVER STANDARD UNDER THE IRAN SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 9(c) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by section 203, is further amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sanctions relating to the energy sector of iran. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than one year, the requirement in section 5(a) to impose a sanction or sanctions on a person described in section 5(c), and may waive the continued imposition of a sanction or sanctions under subsection (b) of this section, 30 days or more after the President determines and so reports to the appropriate congressional committees that it is essential to the national security interests of the United States to exercise such waiver authority.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sanctions relating to development of weapons of mass destruction or other military capabilities. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive, on a case-by-case basis and for a period of not more than one year, the requirement in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 5(b) to impose a sanction or sanctions on a person described in section 5(c), and may waive the continued imposition of a sanction or sanctions under subsection (b) of this section, 30 days or more after the President determines and so reports to the appropriate congressional committees that it is vital to the national security interests of the United States to exercise such waiver authority.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Renewal of waivers. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may renew, on a case-by-case basis, a waiver with respect to a person under subparagraph (A) or (B) for additional one-year periods if, not later than 30 days before the waiver expires, the President makes the determination and submits to the appropriate congressional committees the report described in subparagraph (A) or (B), as applicable.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s206" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BRIEFINGS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IRAN SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 4 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Briefings on Implementation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, and every 120 days thereafter, the President, acting through the Secretary of State, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive briefing on efforts to implement this Act.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF DEFINITIONS UNDER THE IRAN SANCTIONS ACT OF 1996. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (17) and (18) as paragraphs (20) and (21), respectively;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (15) and (16) as paragraphs (17) and (18), respectively;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respectively;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/a/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credible information. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">credible information</quotedText>’, with respect to a person—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a public announcement by the person that the person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a) or (b) of section 5; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information set forth in a report to stockholders of the person indicating that the person has engaged in such an activity; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may include, in the discretion of the President—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an announcement by the Government of Iran that the person has engaged in such an activity; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">information indicating that the person has engaged in such an activity that is set forth in—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report of the Government Accountability Office, the Energy Information Administration, or the Congressional Research Service; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report or publication of a similarly reputable governmental organization or trade or industry organization.”</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/a/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (15), as redesignated by paragraph (3), the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">“(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Petrochemical product. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">petrochemical product</quotedText>’ includes any aromatic, olefin, or synthesis gas, and any derivative of such a gas, including ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, xylene, ammonia, methanol, and urea.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/a/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (18), as redesignated by paragraph (2), the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">“(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Services. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">services</quotedText>’ includes software, hardware, financial, professional consulting, engineering, and specialized energy information services, energy-related technical assistance, and maintenance and repairs.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s207/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1701">50 U.S.C. 1701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to activities described in subsections (a) and (b) of section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by this title, commenced on or after such date of enactment.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s208" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ENERGY SECTOR OF IRAN. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s208/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the energy sector of Iran remains a zone of proliferation concern since the Government of Iran continues to divert substantial revenues derived from sales of petroleum resources to finance its illicit nuclear and missile activities; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stA/s208/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President should apply the full range of sanctions under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by this Act, to address the threat posed by the Government of Iran.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
</subtitle>
<subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Measures Relating to Sanctions Against Iran </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8721">22 U.S.C. 8721</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVISION OF VESSELS OR SHIPPING SERVICES TO TRANSPORT CERTAIN GOODS RELATED TO PROLIFERATION OR TERRORISM ACTIVITIES TO IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (c), if the President determines that a person, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, knowingly sells, leases, or provides a vessel or provides insurance or reinsurance or any other shipping service for the transportation to or from Iran of goods that could materially contribute to the activities of the Government of Iran with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or support for acts of international terrorism, the President shall, pursuant to Executive Order No. 13382 (70 Fed. Reg. 38567; relating to blocking of property of weapons of mass destruction proliferators and their supporters) or Executive Order No. 13224 (66 Fed. Reg. 49079; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism), or otherwise pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of the persons specified in subsection (b) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Persons Specified.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The persons specified in this subsection are—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person that sold, leased, or provided a vessel or provided insurance or reinsurance or another shipping service described in subsection (a); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a successor entity to the person referred to in paragraph (1);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">owns or controls the person referred to in paragraph (1), if the person that owns or controls the person referred to in paragraph (1) had actual knowledge or should have known that the person referred to in paragraph (1) sold, leased, or provided the vessel or provided the insurance or reinsurance or other shipping service; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/b/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, the person referred to in paragraph (1), if the person owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with (as the case may be), the person referred to in paragraph (1) knowingly engaged in the sale, lease, or provision of the vessel or the provision of the insurance or reinsurance or other shipping service.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the requirement to impose sanctions with respect to a person under subsection (a) on or after the date that is 30 days after the President—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that such a waiver is vital to the national security interests of the United States; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the reasons for that determination.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report Required.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying operators of vessels and other persons that conduct or facilitate significant financial transactions with persons that manage ports in Iran that have been designated for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s211/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the President to designate persons for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to Executive Order No. 13382 (70 Fed. Reg. 38567; relating to the blocking of property of weapons of mass destruction proliferators and their supporters) or Executive Order No. 13224 (66 Fed. Reg. 49079; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism), or otherwise pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8722">22 U.S.C. 8722</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO PROVISION OF UNDERWRITING SERVICES OR INSURANCE OR REINSURANCE FOR THE NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL COMPANY OR THE NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (b), not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by section 204, with respect to a person if the President determines that the person knowingly, on or after such date of enactment, provides underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance for the National Iranian Oil Company, the National Iranian Tanker Company, or a successor entity to either such company.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exceptions.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Underwriters and insurance providers exercising due diligence.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President is authorized not to impose sanctions under subsection (a) with respect to a person that provides underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance if the President determines that the person has exercised due diligence in establishing and enforcing official policies, procedures, and controls to ensure that the person does not provide underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance for the National Iranian Oil Company, the National Iranian Tanker Company, or a successor entity to either such company.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Food; medicine; humanitarian assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may not impose sanctions under subsection (a) for the provision of underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance for any activity relating solely to—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of agricultural commodities, food, medicine, or medical devices to Iran; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Iran.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination period.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President is authorized not to impose sanctions under subsection (a) with respect to a person if the President receives reliable assurances that the person will terminate the provision of underwriting services or insurance or reinsurance for the National Iranian Oil Company, the National Iranian Tanker Company, and any successor entity to either such company, not later than the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agricultural commodity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agricultural commodity</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5602).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medical device.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">medical device</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">device</quotedText>” in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/c/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Medicine.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">medicine</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">drug</quotedText>” in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Provisions of Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following provisions of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by this Act, apply with respect to the imposition of sanctions under subsection (a) to the same extent that such provisions apply with respect to the imposition of sanctions under section 5(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of section 4.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (c), (d), and (f) of section 5.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 11.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/7" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 13.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/d/8" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s212/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction and Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the President to impose sanctions pursuant to the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note), the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.), the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a), or any other provision of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8723">22 U.S.C. 8723</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASE, SUBSCRIPTION TO, OR FACILITATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF IRANIAN SOVEREIGN DEBT. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by section 204, with respect to a person if the President determines that the person knowingly, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, purchases, subscribes to, or facilitates the issuance of—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sovereign debt of the Government of Iran issued on or after such date of enactment, including governmental bonds; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">debt of any entity owned or controlled by the Government of Iran issued on or after such date of enactment, including bonds.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Provisions of Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following provisions of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by this Act, apply with respect to the imposition of sanctions under subsection (a) to the same extent that such provisions apply with respect to the imposition of sanctions under section 5(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of section 4.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (c), (d), and (f) of section 5.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 11.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/7" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 13.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s213/b/8" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s214" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO SUBSIDIARIES AND AGENTS OF PERSONS SANCTIONED BY UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s214/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104(c)(2)(B) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)(2)(B)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s214/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of a person subject</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“of—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person subject”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s214/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking the semicolon and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s214/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of, or owned or controlled by, a person described in clause (i);”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s214/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8513">22 U.S.C. 8513 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make such revisions to the regulations prescribed under section 104 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513) as are necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection (a).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s215" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS SANCTIONED FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO TERRORISM OR PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s215/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104(c)(2)(E)(ii) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)(2)(E)(ii)) is amended in the matter preceding subclause (I) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial institution</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">person</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s215/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8513">22 U.S.C. 8513 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make such revisions to the regulations prescribed under section 104 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513) as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s216" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="216">SEC. 216. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF, AND REPORTS ON, MANDATORY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s216/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 104 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104A">“SEC. 104A. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8513b">22 U.S.C. 8513b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF, AND REPORTS ON, MANDATORY SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, the Secretary of the Treasury shall revise the regulations prescribed under section 104(c)(1) to apply to a foreign financial institution described in subsection (b) to the same extent and in the same manner as those regulations apply to a foreign financial institution that the Secretary of the Treasury finds knowingly engages in an activity described in section 104(c)(2).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign Financial Institutions Described. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A foreign financial institution described in this subsection is a foreign financial institution, including an Iranian financial institution, that the Secretary of the Treasury finds—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">knowingly facilitates, or participates or assists in, an activity described in section 104(c)(2), including by acting on behalf of, at the direction of, or as an intermediary for, or otherwise assisting, another person with respect to the activity;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">attempts or conspires to facilitate or participate in such an activity; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is owned or controlled by a foreign financial institution that the Secretary finds knowingly engages in such an activity.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports Required. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, and every 180 days thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a detailed description of—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effect of the regulations prescribed under section 104(c)(1) on the financial system and economy of Iran and capital flows to and from Iran; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ways in which funds move into and out of financial institutions described in section 104(c)(2)(E)(ii), with specific attention to the use of other Iranian financial institutions and other foreign financial institutions to receive and transfer funds for financial institutions described in that section.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial institution. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial institution</quotedText>’ means a financial institution specified in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), (J), (K), (M), (N), (R), or (Y) of section 5312(a)(2) of title 31, United States Code.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign financial institution. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">foreign financial institution</quotedText>’ has the meaning of that term as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to section 104(i).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Iranian financial institution. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Iranian financial institution</quotedText>’ means—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a financial institution organized under the laws of Iran or any jurisdiction within Iran, including a foreign branch of such an institution;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a financial institution located in Iran;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a financial institution, wherever located, owned or controlled by the Government of Iran; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a financial institution, wherever located, owned or controlled by a financial institution described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C).”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s216/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents for the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 104 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“Sec. 104A.</designator><label> Expansion of, and reports on, mandatory sanctions with respect to financial institutions that engage in certain activities.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="217">SEC. 217. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8724">22 U.S.C. 8724</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTINUATION IN EFFECT OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN, THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN, AND SANCTIONS EVADERS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sanctions Relating to Blocking of Property of the Government of Iran and Iranian Financial Institutions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States sanctions with respect to Iran provided for in Executive Order No. 13599 (77 Fed. Reg. 6659), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall remain in effect until the date that is 90 days after the date on which the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees the certification described in subsection (d).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sanctions Relating to Foreign Sanctions Evaders.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">United States sanctions with respect to Iran provided for in Executive Order No. 13608 (77 Fed. Reg. 26409), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall remain in effect until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees the certification described in section 401(a) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551(a)).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Continuation of Sanctions With Respect to the Central Bank of Iran.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the sanctions referred to in subsection (a), the President shall continue to apply to the Central Bank of Iran sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), including blocking of property and restrictions or prohibitions on financial transactions and the exportation of property, until the date that is 90 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress the certification described in subsection (d).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification Described.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The certification described in this subsection is the certification of the President to Congress that the Central Bank of Iran is not—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing financial services in support of, or otherwise facilitating, the ability of Iran to—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire or develop chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons, or related technologies;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">construct, equip, operate, or maintain nuclear facilities that could aid Iran’s effort to acquire a nuclear capability; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acquire or develop ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, or destabilizing types and amounts of conventional weapons; or</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitating transactions or providing financial services for—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">financial institutions the property or interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) in connection with—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/B/ii/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Iran’s proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or delivery systems for weapons of mass destruction; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/1/B/ii/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Iran’s support for international terrorism.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to congress.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall submit the certification described in paragraph (1) to the appropriate congressional committees in writing and shall include a justification for the certification.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/d/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of certification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The certification described in paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s217/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the President pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="218">SEC. 218. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8725">22 U.S.C. 8725</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LIABILITY OF PARENT COMPANIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SANCTIONS BY FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entity</quotedText>” means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, or other organization.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Own or control.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">own or control</quotedText>” means, with respect to an entity—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to hold more than 50 percent of the equity interest by vote or value in the entity;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to hold a majority of seats on the board of directors of the entity; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/a/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to otherwise control the actions, policies, or personnel decisions of the entity.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit an entity owned or controlled by a United States person and established or maintained outside the United States from knowingly engaging in any transaction directly or indirectly with the Government of Iran or any person subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran that would be prohibited by an order or regulation issued pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) if the transaction were engaged in by a United States person or in the United States.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Penalty.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The civil penalties provided for in section 206(b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705(b)) shall apply to a United States person to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section 206(a) of that Act if an entity owned or controlled by the United States person and established or maintained outside the United States violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of any order or regulation issued to implement subsection (b).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s218/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) shall not apply with respect to a transaction described in subsection (b) by an entity owned or controlled by a United States person and established or maintained outside the United States if the United States person divests or terminates its business with the entity not later than the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s219" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="219">SEC. 219. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DISCLOSURES TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION RELATING TO SANCTIONABLE ACTIVITIES. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s219/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="r">“(r) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure of Certain Activities Relating to Iran. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each issuer required to file an annual or quarterly report under subsection (a) shall disclose in that report the information required by paragraph (2) if, during the period covered by the report, the issuer or any affiliate of the issuer—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">knowingly engaged in an activity described in subsection (a) or (b) of section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">knowingly engaged in an activity described in subsection (c)(2) of section 104 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513) or a transaction described in subsection (d)(1) of that section;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">knowingly engaged in an activity described in section 105A(b)(2) of that Act; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">knowingly conducted any transaction or dealing with—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to Executive Order No. 13224 (66 Fed. Reg. 49079; relating to blocking property and prohibiting transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to Executive Order No. 13382 (70 Fed. Reg. 38567; relating to blocking of property of weapons of mass destruction proliferators and their supporters); or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person or entity identified under section 560.304 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to the definition of the Government of Iran) without the specific authorization of a Federal department or agency.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information required. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an issuer or an affiliate of the issuer has engaged in any activity described in paragraph (1), the issuer shall disclose a detailed description of each such activity, including—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the nature and extent of the activity;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the gross revenues and net profits, if any, attributable to the activity; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether the issuer or the affiliate of the issuer (as the case may be) intends to continue the activity.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notice of disclosures. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an issuer reports under paragraph (1) that the issuer or an affiliate of the issuer has knowingly engaged in any activity described in that paragraph, the issuer shall separately file with the Commission, concurrently with the annual or quarterly report under subsection (a), a notice that the disclosure of that activity has been included in that annual or quarterly report that identifies the issuer and contains the information required by paragraph (2).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public disclosure of information. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receiving a notice under paragraph (3) that an annual or quarterly report includes a disclosure of an activity described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall promptly—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">transmit the report to—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make the information provided in the disclosure and the notice available to the public by posting the information on the Internet website of the Commission.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investigations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon receiving a report under paragraph (4) that includes a disclosure of an activity described in paragraph (1) (other than an activity described in subparagraph (D)(iii) of that paragraph), the President shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">initiate an investigation into the possible imposition of sanctions under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note), section 104 or 105A of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, an Executive order specified in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (1)(D), or any other provision of law relating to the imposition of sanctions with respect to Iran, as applicable; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 180 days after initiating such an investigation, make a determination with respect to whether sanctions should be imposed with respect to the issuer or the affiliate of the issuer (as the case may be).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this subsection shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President makes the certification described in section 401(a) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551(a)).”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s219/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s78m">15 U.S.C. 78m note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect with respect to reports required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="220">SEC. 220. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS ON, AND AUTHORIZATION OF IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO, THE PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED FINANCIAL MESSAGING SERVICES TO THE CENTRAL BANK OF IRAN AND OTHER SANCTIONED IRANIAN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8726">22 U.S.C. 8726</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providers of specialized financial messaging services are a critical link to the international financial system;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the European Union is to be commended for strengthening the multilateral sanctions regime against Iran by deciding that specialized financial messaging services may not be provided to the Central Bank of Iran and other sanctioned Iranian financial institutions by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the European Union; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the loss of access by sanctioned Iranian financial institutions to specialized financial messaging services must be maintained.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports Required.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a list of all persons that the Secretary has identified that directly provide specialized financial messaging services to, or enable or facilitate direct or indirect access to such messaging services for, the Central Bank of Iran or a financial institution described in section 104(c)(2)(E)(ii) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)(2)(E)(ii)); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed assessment of the status of efforts by the Secretary to end the direct provision of such messaging services to, and the enabling or facilitation of direct or indirect access to such messaging services for, the Central Bank of Iran or a financial institution described in that section.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enabling or facilitation of access to specialized financial messaging services through intermediary financial institutions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (1) and subsection (c), enabling or facilitating direct or indirect access to specialized financial messaging services for the Central Bank of Iran or a financial institution described in section 104(c)(2)(E)(ii) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)(2)(E)(ii)) includes doing so by serving as an intermediary financial institution with access to such messaging services.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Imposition of Sanctions.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), if, on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a person continues to knowingly and directly provide specialized financial messaging services to, or knowingly enable or facilitate direct or indirect access to such messaging services for, the Central Bank of Iran or a financial institution described in paragraph (2)(E)(ii) of section 104(c) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)), the President may impose sanctions pursuant to that section or the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) with respect to the person.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may not impose sanctions pursuant to paragraph (1) with respect to a person for directly providing specialized financial messaging services to, or enabling or facilitating direct or indirect access to such messaging services for, the Central Bank of Iran or a financial institution described in section 104(c)(2)(E)(ii) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)(2)(E)(ii)) if—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person is subject to a sanctions regime under its governing foreign law that requires it to eliminate the knowing provision of such messaging services to, and the knowing enabling and facilitation of direct or indirect access to such messaging services for—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/2/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Central Bank of Iran; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a group of Iranian financial institutions identified under such governing foreign law for purposes of that sanctions regime if the President determines that—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/2/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the group is substantially similar to the group of financial institutions described in section 104(c)(2)(E)(ii) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)(2)(E)(ii)); and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/2/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the differences between those groups of financial institutions do not adversely affect the national interest of the United States; and</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/c/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person has, pursuant to that sanctions regime, terminated the knowing provision of such messaging services to, and the knowing enabling and facilitation of direct or indirect access to such messaging services for, the Central Bank of Iran and each Iranian financial institution identified under such governing foreign law for purposes of that sanctions regime.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s220/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the President pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="221">SEC. 221. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8727">22 U.S.C. 8727</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IDENTIFICATION OF, AND IMMIGRATION RESTRICTIONS ON, SENIOR OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the President shall publish a list of each individual the President determines is—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a senior official of the Government of Iran described in subsection (b) that is involved in Iran’s—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">illicit nuclear activities or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or delivery systems for weapons of mass destruction;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support for international terrorism; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/a/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">commission of serious human rights abuses against citizens of Iran or their family members; or</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a family member of such an official.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Senior Officials of the Government of Iran Described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A senior official of the Government of Iran described in this subsection is any senior official of that Government, including—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Supreme Leader of Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President of Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of the Cabinet of the Government of Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a member of the Assembly of Experts;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/b/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a senior member of the Intelligence Ministry of Iran; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/b/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a senior member of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, including a senior member of a paramilitary organization such as Ansar-e-Hezbollah or Basij-e Motaz’afin.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion From United States.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, any alien who is on the list required by subsection (a).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception To Comply With United Nations Headquarters Agreement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) shall not apply to an individual if admitting the individual to the United States is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the application of subsection (a) or (c) with respect to an individual if the President—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that such a waiver is essential to the national interests of the United States; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s221/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less than 7 days before the waiver takes effect, notifies Congress of the waiver and the reason for the waiver.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s222" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="222">SEC. 222. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS AND RULE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATING TO CERTAIN AUTHORITIES OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s222/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support actions by States or local governments that are within their authority, including determining how investment assets are valued for purposes of safety and soundness of financial institutions and insurers, that are consistent with and in furtherance of the purposes of this Act and other Acts that are amended by this Act.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s222/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 202 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8532) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">“(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act or any other provision of law authorizing sanctions with respect to Iran shall be construed to abridge the authority of a State to issue and enforce rules governing the safety, soundness, and solvency of a financial institution subject to its jurisdiction or the business of insurance pursuant to the Act of March 9, 1945 (15 U.S.C. 1011 et seq.) (commonly known as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">McCarran-Ferguson Act</quotedText>’).”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="223">SEC. 223. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE REPORT ON FOREIGN ENTITIES THAT INVEST IN THE ENERGY SECTOR OF IRAN OR EXPORT REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TO IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial Report.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">listing all foreign investors in the energy sector of Iran during the period specified in paragraph (2), including—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities that exported gasoline and other refined petroleum products to Iran;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities involved in providing refined petroleum products to Iran, including—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities that provided ships to transport refined petroleum products to Iran; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities that provided insurance or reinsurance for shipments of refined petroleum products to Iran; and</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities involved in commercial transactions of any kind, including joint ventures anywhere in the world, with Iranian energy companies; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying the countries in which gasoline and other refined petroleum products exported to Iran during the period specified in paragraph (2) were produced or refined.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period specified.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The period specified in this paragraph is the period beginning on January 1, 2009, and ending on the date that is 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s223/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updated Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after submitting the report required by subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the matters required in the report under subsection (a)(1) for the one-year period beginning on the date that is 30 days before the date on which the preceding report was required to be submitted by this section.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tII/stB/s224" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="224">SEC. 224. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTING ON THE IMPORTATION TO AND EXPORTATION FROM IRAN OF CRUDE OIL AND REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 110(b) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8518(b)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a report containing the matters</quotedText>” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“a report, covering the 180-day period beginning on the date that is 30 days before the date on which the preceding report was required to be submitted by this section, that—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contains the matters required in the report under subsection (a)(1); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the volume of crude oil and refined petroleum products imported to and exported from Iran (including through swaps and similar arrangements);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the persons selling and transporting crude oil and refined petroleum products described in subparagraph (A), the countries with primary jurisdiction over those persons, and the countries in which those products were refined;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sources of financing for imports to Iran of crude oil and refined petroleum products described in subparagraph (A); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the involvement of foreign persons in efforts to assist Iran in—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">developing upstream oil and gas production capacity;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">importing advanced technology to upgrade existing Iranian refineries;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">converting existing chemical plants to petroleum refineries; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintaining, upgrading, or expanding existing refineries or constructing new refineries.”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
</subtitle>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS </heading>
<subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification of, and Sanctions With Respect to, Officials, Agents, Affiliates, and Supporters of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and Other Sanctioned Persons </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8741">22 U.S.C. 8741</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IDENTIFICATION OF, AND IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO, OFFICIALS, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES OF IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and as appropriate thereafter, the President shall—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify foreign persons that are officials, agents, or affiliates of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">for each foreign person identified under paragraph (1) that is not already designated for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designate that foreign person for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to that Act; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of that foreign person if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority for Investigation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In identifying foreign persons pursuant to subsection (a)(1) as officials, agents, or affiliates of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the President shall give priority to investigating—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">foreign persons or entities identified under section 560.304 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to the definition of the Government of Iran); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">foreign persons for which there is a reasonable basis to find that the person has conducted or attempted to conduct one or more sensitive transactions or activities described in subsection (c).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sensitive Transactions and Activities Described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A sensitive transaction or activity described in this subsection is—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a financial transaction or series of transactions valued at more than $1,000,000 in the aggregate in any 12-month period involving a non-Iranian financial institution;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transaction to facilitate the manufacture, importation, exportation, or transfer of items needed for the development by Iran of nuclear, chemical, biological, or advanced conventional weapons, including ballistic missiles;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/c/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transaction relating to the manufacture, procurement, or sale of goods, services, and technology relating to Iran’s energy sector, including a transaction relating to the development of the energy resources of Iran, the exportation of petroleum products from Iran, the importation of refined petroleum to Iran, or the development of refining capacity available to Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/c/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transaction relating to the manufacture, procurement, or sale of goods, services, and technology relating to Iran’s petrochemical sector; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/c/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a transaction relating to the procurement of sensitive technologies (as defined in section 106(c) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8515(c))).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusion From United States.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, any alien who, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, is a foreign person designated pursuant to subsection (a) for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulatory exceptions to comply with international obligations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirement to deny visas to and exclude aliens from the United States pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be subject to such regulations as the President may prescribe, including regulatory exceptions to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement between the United Nations and the United States of America regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, and other applicable international obligations.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver of Imposition of Sanctions.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the application of subsection (a) or (d) with respect to a foreign person if the President—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/e/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that it is vital to the national security interests of the United States to do so; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/e/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report that—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/e/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies the foreign person with respect to which the waiver applies; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/e/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sets forth the reasons for the determination.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report submitted under paragraph (1)(B) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s301/f" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed to remove any sanction of the United States in force with respect to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8742">22 U.S.C. 8742</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IDENTIFICATION OF, AND IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO, PERSONS THAT SUPPORT OR CONDUCT CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS WITH IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS OR OTHER SANCTIONED PERSONS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying foreign persons that the President determines, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, knowingly—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">materially assist, sponsor, or provide financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">engage in a significant transaction or transactions with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to that Act; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that are identified under section 301(a)(1) or pursuant to paragraph (4)(A) of section 104(c) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added by section 312; or</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">engage in a significant transaction or transactions with—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1/C/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person subject to financial sanctions pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008), or 1929 (2010), or any other resolution that is adopted by the Security Council and imposes sanctions with respect to Iran or modifies such sanctions; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person acting on behalf of or at the direction of, or owned or controlled by, a person described in clause (i).</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Barter transactions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">transaction</quotedText>” includes a barter transaction.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Imposition of Sanctions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President determines under subsection (a)(1) that a foreign person has knowingly engaged in an activity described in that subsection, the President—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall impose 5 or more of the sanctions described in section 6(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by section 204; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may impose additional sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) with respect to the person.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may terminate a sanction imposed with respect to a foreign person pursuant to subsection (b) if the President determines that the person—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no longer engages in the activity for which the sanction was imposed; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has provided assurances to the President that the person will not engage in any activity described in subsection (a)(1) in the future.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver of Imposition of Sanctions.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the imposition of sanctions under subsection (b) with respect to a foreign person if the President—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1/A/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that the person has ceased the activity for which sanctions would otherwise be imposed and has taken measures to prevent a recurrence of the activity; or</content></clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that it is essential to the national security interests of the United States to do so; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report that—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies the foreign person with respect to which the waiver applies;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes the activity that would otherwise subject the foreign person to the imposition of sanctions under subsection (b); and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/1/B/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sets forth the reasons for the determination.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report submitted under paragraph (1)(B) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver of Identifications and Designations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle and subject to paragraph (2), the President shall not be required to make any identification of a foreign person under subsection (a) or any identification or designation of a foreign person under section 301(a) if the President—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that doing so would cause damage to the national security of the United States; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notifies the appropriate congressional committees of the exercise of the authority provided under this subsection.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Provisions of Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following provisions of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by this Act, apply with respect to the imposition under subsection (b)(1) of sanctions relating to activities described in subsection (a)(1) to the same extent that such provisions apply with respect to the imposition of sanctions under section 5(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (c) and (e) of section 4.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (c), (d), and (f) of section 5.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 9.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 11.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 12.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/7" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 13.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s302/f/8" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 14.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8743">22 U.S.C. 8743</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IDENTIFICATION OF, AND IMPOSITION OF MEASURES WITH RESPECT TO, FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS WITH CERTAIN IRAN-AFFILIATED PERSONS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identification.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies each agency of the government of a foreign country (other than Iran) that the President determines knowingly and materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, or knowingly and materially engaged in a significant transaction with, any person described in paragraph (2).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Person described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person described in this paragraph is—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a foreign person that is an official, agent, or affiliate of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps that is designated for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a foreign person that is designated and subject to financial sanctions pursuant to—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Annex of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1737 (2006);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Annex I of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1747 (2007);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Annex I, II, or III of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1803 (2008);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/B/iv" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Annex I, II, or III of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929 (2010); or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/B/v" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any subsequent and related United Nations Security Council resolution, or any annex thereto, that imposes new sanctions with respect to Iran or modifies existing sanctions with respect to Iran; or</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a foreign person that the agency knows is acting on behalf of or at the direction of, or owned or controlled by, a person described in subparagraph (A) or (B).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Imposition of Measures.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may impose any of the following measures with respect to an agency identified pursuant to subsection (a) if the President determines that the assistance, exports, or other support to be prohibited by reason of the imposition of the measures have contributed and would otherwise directly or indirectly contribute to the agency’s capability to continue the activities or transactions for which the agency has been identified pursuant to subsection (a):</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No assistance may be provided to the agency under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) or the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) other than humanitarian assistance or the provision of food or other agricultural commodities.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No sales of any defense articles, defense services, or design and construction services under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) may be made to the agency.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No licenses for export of any item on the United States Munitions List that include the agency as a party to the license may be granted.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No exports may be permitted to the agency of any goods or technologies controlled for national security reasons under the Export Administration Regulations, except that such prohibition shall not apply to any transaction subject to the reporting requirements of title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq.; relating to congressional oversight of intelligence activities).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/E" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States shall oppose any loan or financial or technical assistance to the agency by international financial institutions in accordance with section 701 of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262d).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/F" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The United States shall deny to the agency any credit or financial assistance by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government, except that this paragraph shall not apply—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/F/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any transaction subject to the reporting requirements of title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq.; relating to congressional oversight of intelligence activities);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/F/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the provision of medicines, medical equipment, and humanitarian assistance; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/F/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any credit, credit guarantee, or financial assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture to support the purchase of food or other agricultural commodities.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/1/G" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Additional restrictions as may be imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to impose measures with respect to programs under section 1501 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 (50 U.S.C. 2632 note) and programs under the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may terminate any measures imposed with respect to an agency pursuant to subsection (b) if the President determines and notifies the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/c/1/A" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a person described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(2) with respect to which the agency is carrying out activities or transactions is no longer designated pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(2); or</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/c/1/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person described in subparagraph (C) of subsection (a)(2) with respect to which the agency is carrying out activities or transactions is no longer acting on behalf of or at the direction of, or owned or controlled by, any person described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(2);</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the agency is no longer carrying out activities or transactions for which the measures were imposed and has provided assurances to the United States Government that the agency will not carry out the activities or transactions in the future; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/c/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">it is essential to the national security interest of the United States to terminate such measures.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President does not impose one or more measures described in subsection (b) with respect to an agency identified in the report required by subsection (a), the President shall include in the subsequent report an explanation as to why the President did not impose such measures.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Finance, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/f" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to activities and transactions described in subsection (a) that are carried out on or after the later of—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/f/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 45 days after such date of enactment; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s303/f/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 45 days after a person is designated as described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(2).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stA/s304" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="304">SEC. 304. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8744">22 U.S.C. 8744</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to limit the authority of the President to designate foreign persons for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).</content>
</section>
</subtitle>
<subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Measures Relating to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="311">SEC. 311. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF PROCUREMENT PROHIBITION TO FOREIGN PERSONS THAT ENGAGE IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS WITH IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6(b)(1) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Not later than 90 days</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certifications relating to activities described in section 5. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certifications relating to transactions with iran’s revolutionary guard corps. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be revised to require a certification from each person that is a prospective contractor that the person, and any person owned or controlled by the person, does not knowingly engage in a significant transaction or transactions with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.).”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical and Conforming Amendments.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 6(b) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), as designated by subsection (a)(1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">issued pursuant to section 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421)</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/B/i/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the revision</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the applicable revision</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/B/i/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not more than 3 years</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not less than 2 years</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">issued pursuant to section 25 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 421)</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the national interest</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">essential to the national security interests</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Executive agency. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">executive agency</quotedText>’ has the meaning given that term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal acquisition regulation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Federal Acquisition Regulation</quotedText>’ means the regulation issued pursuant to section 1303(a)(1) of title 41, United States Code.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/E" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/E/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation required under paragraph (1)</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certifications relating to activities described in section 5. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation required under paragraph (1)(A)”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/1/E/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certifications relating to transactions with iran’s revolutionary guard corps. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation required under paragraph (1)(B) shall apply with respect to contracts for which solicitations are issued on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s311/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 101(3) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8511(3)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 4 of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 133 of title 41, United States Code</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="312">SEC. 312. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER THE NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL COMPANY AND THE NATIONAL IRANIAN TANKER COMPANY ARE AGENTS OR AFFILIATES OF IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the National Iranian Oil Company and the National Iranian Tanker Company are not only owned and controlled by the Government of Iran but that those companies provide significant support to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and its affiliates.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104(c) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations regarding nioc and nitc. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determinations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (2)(E), the Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine whether the NIOC or the NITC is an agent or affiliate of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the determinations made under clause (i), together with the reasons for those determinations.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability with respect to petroleum transactions. </heading>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of sanctions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in clause (ii), if the Secretary of the Treasury determines that the NIOC or the NITC is a person described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (2)(E), the regulations prescribed under paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to a significant transaction or transactions or significant financial services knowingly facilitated or provided by a foreign financial institution for the NIOC or the NITC, as applicable, for the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran, only if a determination of the President under section 1245(d)(4)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)(4)(B)) that there is a sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products produced in countries other than Iran to permit purchasers of petroleum and petroleum products from Iran to reduce significantly their purchases from Iran is in effect at the time of the transaction or the provision of the service.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for certain countries. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of the Treasury determines that the NIOC or the NITC is a person described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (2)(E), the regulations prescribed under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a significant transaction or transactions or significant financial services knowingly facilitated or provided by a foreign financial institution for the NIOC or the NITC, as applicable, for the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran if an exception under paragraph (4)(D) of section 1245(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)) applies to the country with primary jurisdiction over the foreign financial institution at the time of the transaction or the provision of the service.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rule of construction. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exceptions in clauses (i) and (ii) shall not be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to impose sanctions pursuant to the regulations prescribed under paragraph (1) for an activity described in paragraph (2) to the extent the activity would meet the criteria described in that paragraph in the absence of the involvement of the NIOC or the NITC.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph:</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NIOC. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">NIOC</quotedText>’ means the National Iranian Oil Company.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NITC. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">NITC</quotedText>’ means the National Iranian Tanker Company.”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104(f) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(f)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or section 104A</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Classified information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 104(g) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8513(g)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection (c)(1)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">paragraph (1) or (4) of subsection (c) or section 104A</quotedText>” both places it appears.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8513">22 U.S.C. 8513 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an exception to sanctions described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (4)(C) of section 104(c) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added by subsection (b), applies to a person that engages in a transaction described in paragraph (2) at the time of the transaction, the President is authorized not to impose sanctions with respect to the transaction under—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 302(b)(1);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 104A of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added by section 216; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other applicable provision of law authorizing the imposition of sanctions with respect to Iran.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transaction described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A transaction described in this paragraph is a transaction—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">solely for the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which sanctions may be imposed solely as a result of the involvement of the National Iranian Oil Company or the National Iranian Tanker Company in the transaction under—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/2/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 302(b)(1);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 104A of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added by section 216; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIII/stB/s312/d/2/B/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other applicable provision of law authorizing the imposition of sanctions with respect to Iran.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</subtitle>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEASURES RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN IRAN </heading>
<subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">Subtitle A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expansion of Sanctions Relating to Human Rights Abuses in Iran </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS ON CERTAIN PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR OR COMPLICIT IN HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES COMMITTED AGAINST CITIZENS OF IRAN OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AFTER THE JUNE 12, 2009, ELECTIONS IN IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that the Supreme Leader of Iran, the President of Iran, senior members of the Intelligence Ministry of Iran, senior members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ansar-e-Hezbollah and Basij-e-Mostaz’afin, and the Ministers of Defense, Interior, Justice, and Telecommunications are ultimately responsible for ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing a pattern and practice of serious human rights abuses against the Iranian people, and thus the President should include such persons on the list of persons who are responsible for or complicit in committing serious human rights abuses and subject to sanctions pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8514).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report with respect to whether each person described in subsection (a) is responsible for or complicit in, or responsible for ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing the commission of serious human rights abuses against citizens of Iran or their family members on or after June 12, 2009, regardless of whether such abuses occurred in Iran. For any such person who is not included in such report, the Secretary of State should describe in the report the reasons why the person was not included, including information on whether sufficient credible evidence of responsibility for such abuses was found.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">appropriate congressional committees</quotedText>” means—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401/b/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s401/b/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s402" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSFER OF GOODS OR TECHNOLOGIES TO IRAN THAT ARE LIKELY TO BE USED TO COMMIT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s402/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 105 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105A">“SEC. 105A. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8514a">22 U.S.C. 8514a</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSFER OF GOODS OR TECHNOLOGIES TO IRAN THAT ARE LIKELY TO BE USED TO COMMIT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall impose sanctions in accordance with subsection (c) with respect to each person on the list required by subsection (b).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of persons that the President determines have knowingly engaged in an activity described in paragraph (2) on or after such date of enactment.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activity described. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person engages in an activity described in this paragraph if the person—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transfers, or facilitates the transfer of, goods or technologies described in subparagraph (C) to Iran, any entity organized under the laws of Iran or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of Iran, or any national of Iran, for use in or with respect to Iran; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides services (including services relating to hardware, software, and specialized information, and professional consulting, engineering, and support services) with respect to goods or technologies described in subparagraph (C) after such goods or technologies are transferred to Iran.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability to contracts and other agreements. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person engages in an activity described in subparagraph (A) without regard to whether the activity is carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goods or technologies described. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Goods or technologies described in this subparagraph are goods or technologies that the President determines are likely to be used by the Government of Iran or any of its agencies or instrumentalities (or by any other person on behalf of the Government of Iran or any of such agencies or instrumentalities) to commit serious human rights abuses against the people of Iran, including—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">firearms or ammunition (as those terms are defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code), rubber bullets, police batons, pepper or chemical sprays, stun grenades, electroshock weapons, tear gas, water cannons, or surveillance technology; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sensitive technology (as defined in section 106(c)).</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule to allow for termination of sanctionable activity. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall not be required to include a person on the list required by paragraph (1) if the President certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person is no longer engaging in, or has taken significant verifiable steps toward stopping, the activity described in paragraph (2) for which the President would otherwise have included the person on the list; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has received reliable assurances that the person will not knowingly engage in any activity described in paragraph (2) in the future.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates of list. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each time the President is required to submit an updated list to those committees under section 105(b)(2)(A); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as new information becomes available.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report; public availability. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The list required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The unclassified portion of the list required by paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public and posted on the websites of the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application of Sanctions. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), the President shall impose sanctions described in section 105(c) with respect to a person on the list required by subsection (b).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Transfers to iran’s revolutionary guard corps. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a person on the list required by subsection (b) for transferring, or facilitating the transfer of, goods or technologies described in subsection (b)(2)(C) to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, or providing services with respect to such goods or technologies after such goods or technologies are transferred to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the President shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">impose sanctions described in section 105(c) with respect to the person; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">impose such other sanctions from among the sanctions described in section 6(a) of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172; 50 U.S.C. 1701 note) as the President determines appropriate.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s402/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents for the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 105 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“Sec. 105A.</designator><label> Imposition of sanctions with respect to the transfer of goods or technologies to Iran that are likely to be used to commit human rights abuses.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WHO ENGAGE IN CENSORSHIP OR OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES AGAINST CITIZENS OF IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">satellite service providers and other entities that have direct contractual arrangements to provide satellite services to the Government of Iran or entities owned or controlled by that Government should cease providing broadcast services to that Government and those entities unless that Government ceases activities intended to jam or restrict satellite signals; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States should address the illegal jamming of satellite signals by the Government of Iran through the voice and vote of the United States in the United Nations International Telecommunications Union.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Imposition of Sanctions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8501 et seq.), as amended by section 402, is further amended by inserting after section 105A the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105B">“SEC. 105B. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8514b">22 U.S.C. 8514b</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WHO ENGAGE IN CENSORSHIP OR OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES AGAINST CITIZENS OF IRAN </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall impose sanctions described in section 105(c) with respect to each person on the list required by subsection (b).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of Persons Who Engage in Censorship. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of persons that the President determines have, on or after June 12, 2009, engaged in censorship or other activities with respect to Iran that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prohibit, limit, or penalize the exercise of freedom of expression or assembly by citizens of Iran; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limit access to print or broadcast media, including the facilitation or support of intentional frequency manipulation by the Government of Iran or an entity owned or controlled by that Government that would jam or restrict an international signal.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates of list. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each time the President is required to submit an updated list to those committees under section 105(b)(2)(A); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as new information becomes available.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report; public availability. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The list required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The unclassified portion of the list required by paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public and posted on the websites of the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of contents for the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as amended by section 402, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 105A the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry" role="section"><designator>“Sec. 105B.</designator><label> Imposition of sanctions with respect to persons who engage in censorship or other related activities against citizens of Iran.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming Amendments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 401(b)(1) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551(b)(1)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, 105A(a), or 105B(a)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">105(a)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stA/s403/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, 105A(b), or 105B(b)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">105(b)</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</subtitle>
<subtitle style="-uslm-dtd:subtitle" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">Subtitle B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Measures to Promote Human Rights </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s411" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="411">SEC. 411. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8751">22 U.S.C. 8751</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CODIFICATION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO GRAVE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES BY THE GOVERNMENTS OF IRAN AND SYRIA USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">United States sanctions with respect to Iran and Syria provided for in Executive Order No. 13606 (77 Fed. Reg. 24571), as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall remain in effect—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s411/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to Iran, until the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress the certification described in section 401(a) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551(a)); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s411/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to Syria, until the date on which the provisions of and sanctions imposed pursuant to title VII terminate pursuant to section 706.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s412" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="412">SEC. 412. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8752">22 U.S.C. 8752</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CLARIFICATION OF SENSITIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PURPOSES OF PROCUREMENT BAN UNDER COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT ACT OF 2010. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The Secretary of State shall—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s412/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue guidelines to further describe the technologies that may be considered “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sensitive technology</quotedText>” for purposes of section 106 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8515), with special attention to new forms of sophisticated jamming, monitoring, and surveillance technology relating to mobile telecommunications and the Internet, and publish those guidelines in the Federal Register;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s412/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the types of technologies that enable any indigenous capabilities that Iran has to disrupt and monitor information and communications in that country, and consider adding descriptions of those items to the guidelines; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s412/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">periodically review, but in no case less than once each year, the guidelines and, if necessary, amend the guidelines on the basis of technological developments and new information regarding transfers of technologies to Iran and the development of Iran’s indigenous capabilities to disrupt and monitor information and communications in Iran.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="413">SEC. 413. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8753">22 U.S.C. 8753</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN HUMAN RIGHTS-, HUMANITARIAN-, AND DEMOCRACY-RELATED ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Office of Foreign Assets Control, in consultation with the Department of State, shall establish an expedited process for the consideration of complete requests for authorization to engage in human rights-, humanitarian-, or democracy-related activities relating to Iran that are submitted by—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entities receiving funds from the Department of State to engage in the proposed activity;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Broadcasting Board of Governors; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other appropriate agencies of the United States Government.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Requests for authorization under subsection (a) shall be submitted to the Office of Foreign Assets Control in conformance with the Office’s regulations, including section 501.801 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations). Applicants shall fully disclose the parties to the transactions as well as describe the activities to be undertaken. License applications involving the exportation or reexportation of goods, technology, or software to Iran shall include a copy of an official Commodity Classification issued by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, as part of the license application.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foreign Policy Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Department of State shall complete a foreign policy review of a request for authorization under subsection (a) not later than 30 days after the request is referred to the Department by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">License Determinations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">License determinations for complete requests for authorization under subsection (a) shall be made not later than 90 days after receipt by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, with the following exceptions:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any requests involving the exportation or reexportation to Iran of goods, technology, or software listed on the Commerce Control List maintained pursuant to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, shall be processed in a manner consistent with the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 (title XVI of Public Law 102-484) and other applicable provisions of law.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other requests presenting unusual or extraordinary circumstances.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s413/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe such regulations as are appropriate to carry out this section.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="414">SEC. 414. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8754">22 U.S.C. 8754</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY TO PROMOTE INTERNET FREEDOM AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN IRAN. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the heads of other Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist the people of Iran to produce, access, and share information freely and safely via the Internet, including in Farsi and regional languages;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support the development of counter-censorship technologies that enable the citizens of Iran to undertake Internet activities without interference from the Government of Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the capabilities and availability of secure mobile and other communications through connective technology among human rights and democracy activists in Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide resources for digital safety training for media and academic and civil society organizations in Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide accurate and substantive Internet content in local languages in Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase emergency resources for the most vulnerable human rights advocates seeking to organize, share information, and support human rights in Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/7" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">expand surrogate radio, television, live stream, and social network communications inside Iran, including—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/7/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by expanding Voice of America’s Persian News Network and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Radio Farda to provide hourly live news update programming and breaking news coverage capability 24 hours a day and 7 days a week; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/7/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by assisting telecommunications and software companies that are United States persons to comply with the export licensing requirements of the United States for the purpose of expanding such communications inside Iran;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/8" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expand activities to safely assist and train human rights, civil society, and democracy activists in Iran to operate effectively and securely;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/9" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify and utilize all available resources to overcome attempts by the Government of Iran to jam or otherwise deny international satellite broadcasting signals;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/10" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expand worldwide United States embassy and consulate programming for and outreach to Iranian dissident communities;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/11" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expand access to proxy servers for democracy activists in Iran; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s414/12" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">discourage telecommunications and software companies from facilitating Internet censorship by the Government of Iran.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s415" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="415">SEC. 415. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8755">22 U.S.C. 8755</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATEMENT OF POLICY ON POLITICAL PRISONERS. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">It shall be the policy of the United States—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s415/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to support efforts to research and identify prisoners of conscience and cases of human rights abuses in Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s415/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to offer refugee status or political asylum in the United States to political dissidents in Iran if requested and consistent with the laws and national security interests of the United States;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s415/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to offer to assist, through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, with the relocation of such political prisoners to other countries if requested, as appropriate and with appropriate consideration for the national security interests of the United States; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tIV/stB/s415/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to publicly call for the release of Iranian dissidents by name and raise awareness with respect to individual cases of Iranian dissidents and prisoners of conscience, as appropriate and if requested by the dissidents or prisoners themselves or their families.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
</subtitle>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s501" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8771">22 U.S.C. 8771</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXCLUSION OF CITIZENS OF IRAN SEEKING EDUCATION RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR AND ENERGY SECTORS OF IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s501/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, any alien who is a citizen of Iran that the Secretary of State determines seeks to enter the United States to participate in coursework at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))) to prepare the alien for a career in the energy sector of Iran or in nuclear science or nuclear engineering or a related field in Iran.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s501/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) applies with respect to visa applications filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8772">22 U.S.C. 8772</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERESTS IN CERTAIN FINANCIAL ASSETS OF IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interests in Blocked Assets.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), notwithstanding any other provision of law, including any provision of law relating to sovereign immunity, and preempting any inconsistent provision of State law, a financial asset that is—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">held by or for a foreign securities intermediary doing business in the United States;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a blocked asset (whether or not subsequently unblocked), or an asset that would be blocked if the asset were located in the United States, that is property described in subsection (b); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">equal in value to a financial asset of Iran, including an asset of the central bank or monetary authority of the Government of Iran or any agency or instrumentality of that Government, that such foreign securities intermediary or a related intermediary holds abroad,</content>
</subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">shall be subject to execution or attachment in aid of execution, or to an order directing that the asset be brought to the State in which the court is located and subsequently to execution or attachment in aid of execution, in order to satisfy any judgment to the extent of any compensatory damages awarded against Iran for damages for personal injury or death caused by an act of torture, extrajudicial killing, aircraft sabotage, or hostage-taking, or the provision of material support or resources for such an act, without regard to concerns relating to international comity.</continuation>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Court determination required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to ensure that Iran is held accountable for paying the judgments described in paragraph (1) and in furtherance of the broader goals of this Act to sanction Iran, prior to an award turning over any asset pursuant to execution or attachment in aid of execution with respect to any judgments against Iran described in paragraph (1), the court shall determine whether Iran holds equitable title to, or the beneficial interest in, the assets described in subsection (b) and that no other person possesses a constitutionally protected interest in the assets described in subsection (b) under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. To the extent the court determines that a person other than Iran holds—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">equitable title to, or a beneficial interest in, the assets described in subsection (b) (excluding a custodial interest of a foreign securities intermediary or a related intermediary that holds the assets abroad for the benefit of Iran); or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a constitutionally protected interest in the assets described in subsection (b),</content>
</subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">such assets shall be available only for execution or attachment in aid of execution to the extent of Iran’s equitable title or beneficial interest therein and to the extent such execution or attachment does not infringe upon such constitutionally protected interest.</continuation>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial Assets Described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The financial assets described in this section are the financial assets that are—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identified
in and the subject of proceedings in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Peterson et al. v. Islamic Republic of Iran et al., Case No. 10 Civ. 4518 (BSJ) (GWG), that were restrained by restraining notices and levies secured by the plaintiffs in those proceedings, as modified by court order dated June 27, 2008, and extended by court orders dated June 23, 2009, May 10, 2010, and June 11, 2010, so long as such assets remain restrained by court order;and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identified in and the subject of proceedings in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in Peterson et al. v. Islamic Republic of Iran et al., Case No. 13 Civ. 9195 (LAP).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rules of Construction.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall be construed—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to affect the availability, or lack thereof, of a right to satisfy a judgment in any other action against a terrorist party in any proceedings other than proceedings referred to in subsection (b); or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to apply to assets other than the assets described in subsection (b), or to preempt State law, including the Uniform Commercial Code, except as expressly provided in subsection (a)(1).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Blocked asset.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">blocked asset</quotedText>”—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">means any asset seized or frozen by the United States under section 5(b) of the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 5(b)) or under section 202 or 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 and 1702); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not include property that—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is subject to a license issued by the United States Government for final payment, transfer, or disposition by or to a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States in connection with a transaction for which the issuance of the license has been specifically required by a provision of law other than the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 287 et seq.); or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is property subject to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations or the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, or that enjoys equivalent privileges and immunities under the laws of the United States, and is being used exclusively for diplomatic or consular purposes.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial asset; securities intermediary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">financial asset</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">securities intermediary</quotedText>” have the meanings given those terms in the Uniform Commercial Code, but the former includes cash.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Iran.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Iran</quotedText>” means the Government of Iran, including the central bank or monetary authority of that Government and any agency or instrumentality of that Government.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Person.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">person</quotedText>” means an individual or entity.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">entity</quotedText>” means a partnership, association, trust, joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terrorist party.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">terrorist party</quotedText>” has the meaning given that term in section 201(d) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (28 U.S.C. 1610 note).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/d/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">United states.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">United States</quotedText>” includes all territory and waters, continental, or insular, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Changes to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Title 28, united states code.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1610 of title 28, United States Code, is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(7), by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1605A</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or section 1605(a)(7) (as such section was in effect on January 27, 2008)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/1/B/i/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(5), 1605(b), or 1605A</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(5) or 1605(b)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/1/B/i/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding after paragraph (2) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the judgment relates to a claim for which the agency or instrumentality is not immune by virtue of section 1605A of this chapter or section 1605(a)(7) of this chapter (as such section was in effect on January 27, 2008), regardless of whether the property is or was involved in the act upon which the claim is based.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s502/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terrorism risk insurance act of 2002.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 201(a) of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (28 U.S.C. 1610 note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1605(a)(7)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section 1605A or 1605(a)(7) (as such section was in effect on January 27, 2008)</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO SECTION 1245 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Sales of Agricultural Commodities.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1245(d)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)(2)) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the paragraph heading, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agricultural commodities,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sales of</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the text, by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">agricultural commodities,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sale of</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8513a">22 U.S.C. 8513a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 125 Stat. 1298).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report of Energy Information Administration.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1245(d)(4)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)(4)(A)) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 25, 2012, and the last Thursday of every other month thereafter</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">60-day period</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2-month period</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s503/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8513a">22 U.S.C. 8513a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on September 1, 2012.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF SANCTIONS UNDER SECTION 1245 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (22 U.S.C. 8513a), as amended by section 503, is further amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (d)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a foreign financial institution owned or controlled by the government of a foreign country, including</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)(D)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Sanctions imposed</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sanctions imposed”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), as designated by clause (i) of this subparagraph—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B/ii/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a foreign financial institution</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a financial transaction described in clause (ii) conducted or facilitated by a foreign financial institution</quotedText>”;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B/ii/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">institution has significantly</quotedText>” and inserting<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block" class="inline"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">“institution—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has significantly reduced”</content>
</subclause></quotedContent>;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B/ii/III" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B/ii/IV" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of a country that has previously received an exception under this subparagraph, has, after receiving the exception, reduced its crude oil purchases from Iran to zero.”</content>
</subclause></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/1/B/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial transactions described. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A financial transaction conducted or facilitated by a foreign financial institution is described in this clause if—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the financial transaction is only for trade in goods or services between the country with primary jurisdiction over the foreign financial institution and Iran; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any funds owed to Iran as a result of such trade are credited to an account located in the country with primary jurisdiction over the foreign financial institution.”</content>
</subclause>
</clause></quotedContent>;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (h)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Significant reductions. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">reduce significantly</quotedText>’, ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">significant reduction</quotedText>’, and ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">significantly reduced</quotedText>’, with respect to purchases from Iran of petroleum and petroleum products, include a reduction in such purchases in terms of price or volume toward a complete cessation of such purchases.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this section shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President submits to Congress the certification described in section 401(a) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551(a)).”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s504/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8513a">22 U.S.C. 8513a note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to financial transactions conducted or facilitated on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS ON NATURAL GAS EXPORTS FROM IRAN. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report by Energy Information Administration.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration shall submit to the President and the appropriate congressional committees a report on the natural gas sector of Iran that includes—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of exports of natural gas from Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an identification of the countries that purchase the most natural gas from Iran;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of alternative supplies of natural gas available to those countries;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/a/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the impact a reduction in exports of natural gas from Iran would have on global natural gas supplies and the price of natural gas, especially in countries identified under paragraph (2); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/a/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other information as the Administrator considers appropriate.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report by President.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after receiving the report required by subsection (a), the President shall, relying on information in that report, submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent to which revenues from exports of natural gas from Iran are still enriching the Government of Iran;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">whether a sanctions regime similar to the sanctions regime imposed with respect to purchases of petroleum and petroleum products from Iran pursuant to section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, as amended by sections 503 and 504, or other measures could be applied effectively to exports of natural gas from Iran;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/A/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the geostrategic implications of a reduction in exports of natural gas from Iran, including the impact of such a reduction on the countries identified under subsection (a)(2);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/A/iv" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alternative supplies of natural gas available to those countries; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/A/v" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the impact a reduction in exports of natural gas from Iran would have on global natural gas supplies and the price of natural gas and the impact, if any, on swap arrangements for natural gas in place between Iran and neighboring countries; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific recommendations with respect to measures designed to limit the revenue received by the Government of Iran from exports of natural gas; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other information the President considers appropriate.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s505/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s506" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8773">22 U.S.C. 8773</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORT ON MEMBERSHIP OF IRAN IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than September 1 of each year thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report listing the international organizations of which Iran is a member and detailing the amount that the United States contributes to each such organization on an annual basis.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tV/s507" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS ON EXPORTATION OF GOODS, SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR AIRCRAFT PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">It is the sense of Congress that licenses to export or reexport goods, services, or technologies for aircraft produced in the United States should be provided only in situations in which such licenses are truly essential and in a manner consistent with the laws and foreign policy goals of the United States.</content>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL PROVISIONS </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8781">22 U.S.C. 8781</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPLEMENTATION; PENALTIES. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sections 211, 212, 213, 217, 218, 220, 312, and 411, subtitle A of title III, and title VII;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">section 104A of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added by section 312; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sections 105A and 105B of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added by subtitle A of title IV.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalties.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of a provision specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, or an order or regulation prescribed under such a provision, to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section 206(a) of that Act.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provisions specified.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions specified in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 211, 212, 213, and 220, subtitle A of title III, and title VII.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s601/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sections 105A and 105B of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, as added by subtitle A of title IV.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s602" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8782">22 U.S.C. 8782</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall apply to the authorized intelligence activities of the United States.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8783">22 U.S.C. 8783</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN NATURAL GAS PROJECTS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception for Certain Natural Gas Projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall apply to any activity relating to a project—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the development of natural gas and the construction and operation of a pipeline to transport natural gas from Azerbaijan to Turkey and Europe;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that provides to Turkey and countries in Europe energy security and energy independence from the Government of the Russian Federation and other governments with jurisdiction over persons subject to sanctions imposed under this Act or amendments made by this Act; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/a/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that was initiated before the date of the enactment of this Act pursuant to a production-sharing agreement, or an ancillary agreement necessary to further a production-sharing agreement, entered into with, or a license granted by, the government of a country other than Iran before such date of enactment.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of Exception.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exception under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to a project described in that subsection on or after the date on which the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the percentage of the equity interest in the project held by or on behalf of an entity described in paragraph (2) has increased relative to the percentage of the equity interest in the project held by or on behalf of such an entity on January 1, 2002; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an entity described in paragraph (2) has assumed an operational role in the project.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Entity described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An entity described in this paragraph is—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an entity—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">owned or controlled by the Government of Iran or identified under section 560.304 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to the definition of the Government of Iran); or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">organized under the laws of Iran or with the participation or approval of the Government of Iran;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an entity owned or controlled by an entity described in subparagraph (A); or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s603/b/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a successor entity to an entity described in subparagraph (A).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s604" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="604">SEC. 604. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8784">22 U.S.C. 8784</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RULE OF CONSTRUCTION WITH RESPECT TO USE OF FORCE AGAINST IRAN AND SYRIA. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed as a declaration of war or an authorization of the use of force against Iran or Syria.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s605" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="605">SEC. 605. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8785">22 U.S.C. 8785</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TERMINATION. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s605/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of sections 211, 212, 213, 218, 220, 221, and 501, title I, and subtitle A of title III shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the President makes the certification described in section 401(a) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551(a)).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVI/s605/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to Termination Date of Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 401(a)(2) of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (22 U.S.C. 8551(a)(2)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and verifiably dismantled its,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">development of</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN SYRIA </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s701" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8701">22 U.S.C. 8701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Syria Human Rights Accountability Act of 2012</inline></shortTitle>”.</content>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8791">22 U.S.C. 8791</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OR COMPLICIT IN HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES COMMITTED AGAINST CITIZENS OF SYRIA OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall impose sanctions described in subsection (c) with respect to each person on the list required by subsection (b).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of Persons Who Are Responsible for or Complicit in Certain Human Rights Abuses.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of persons who are officials of the Government of Syria or persons acting on behalf of that Government that the President determines, based on credible evidence, are responsible for or complicit in, or responsible for ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, the commission of serious human rights abuses against citizens of Syria or their family members, regardless of whether such abuses occurred in Syria.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates of list.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 180 days thereafter; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as new information becomes available.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report; public availability.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The list required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The unclassified portion of the list required by paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public and posted on the websites of the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration of data from other countries and nongovernmental organizations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the list required by paragraph (1), the President shall consider credible data already obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations, including organizations in Syria, that monitor the human rights abuses of the Government of Syria.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s702/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sanctions Described.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The sanctions described in this subsection are sanctions pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), including blocking of property and restrictions or prohibitions on financial transactions and the exportation of property, subject to such regulations as the President may prescribe.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8792">22 U.S.C. 8792</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRANSFER OF GOODS OR TECHNOLOGIES TO SYRIA THAT ARE LIKELY TO BE USED TO COMMIT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall impose sanctions described in section 702(c) with respect to—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each person on the list required by subsection (b); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a successor entity to a person on the list;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">owns or controls a person on the list, if the person that owns or controls the person on the list had actual knowledge or should have known that the person on the list engaged in the activity described in subsection (b)(2) for which the person was included in the list; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/a/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, the person on the list, if the person owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with (as the case may be), the person on the list knowingly engaged in the activity described in subsection (b)(2) for which the person was included in the list.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of persons that the President determines have knowingly engaged in an activity described in paragraph (2) on or after such date of enactment.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activity described.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person engages in an activity described in this paragraph if the person—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transfers, or facilitates the transfer of, goods or technologies described in subparagraph (C) to Syria; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides services with respect to goods or technologies described in subparagraph (C) after such goods or technologies are transferred to Syria.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability to contracts and other agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person engages in an activity described in subparagraph (A) without regard to whether the activity is carried out pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Goods or technologies described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Goods or technologies described in this subparagraph are goods or technologies that the President determines are likely to be used by the Government of Syria or any of its agencies or instrumentalities to commit human rights abuses against the people of Syria, including—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/C/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">firearms or ammunition (as those terms are defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code), rubber bullets, police batons, pepper or chemical sprays, stun grenades, electroshock weapons, tear gas, water cannons, or surveillance technology; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/C/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sensitive technology.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sensitive technology defined.—</heading>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/D/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (C), the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sensitive technology</quotedText>” means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology, that the President determines is to be used specifically—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/D/i/I" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Syria; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/D/i/II" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Syria.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/2/D/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sensitive technology</quotedText>” does not include information or informational materials the exportation of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special rule to allow for termination of sanctionable activity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall not be required to include a person on the list required by paragraph (1) if the President certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the person is no longer engaging in, or has taken significant verifiable steps toward stopping, the activity described in paragraph (2) for which the President would otherwise have included the person on the list; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the President has received reliable assurances that the person will not knowingly engage in any activity described in paragraph (2) in the future.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates of list.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 180 days thereafter; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as new information becomes available.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report; public availability.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/5/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The list required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s703/b/5/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The unclassified portion of the list required by paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public and posted on the websites of the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="704">SEC. 704. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8793">22 U.S.C. 8793</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WHO ENGAGE IN CENSORSHIP OR OTHER FORMS OF REPRESSION IN SYRIA. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall impose sanctions described in section 702(c) with respect to each person on the list required by subsection (b).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of Persons Who Engage in Censorship.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of persons that the President determines have engaged in censorship, or activities relating to censorship, in a manner that prohibits, limits, or penalizes the legitimate exercise of freedom of expression by citizens of Syria.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates of list.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an updated list under paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than 300 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and every 180 days thereafter; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as new information becomes available.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form of report; public availability.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The list required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s704/b/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public availability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The unclassified portion of the list required by paragraph (1) shall be made available to the public and posted on the websites of the Department of the Treasury and the Department of State.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
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</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s705" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="705">SEC. 705. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8794">22 U.S.C. 8794</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WAIVER. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The President may waive the requirement to include a person on a list required by section 702, 703, or 704 or to impose sanctions pursuant to any such section if the President—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s705/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s705/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the reasons for that determination.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="706">SEC. 706. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s8795">22 U.S.C. 8795</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TERMINATION. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this title and any sanctions imposed pursuant to this title shall terminate on the date on which the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the certification described in subsection (b); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a certification that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Government of Syria is democratically elected and representative of the people of Syria; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a legitimate transitional government of Syria is in place.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification Described.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A certification described in this subsection is a certification by the President that the Government of Syria—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has unconditionally released all political prisoners;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has ceased its practices of violence, unlawful detention, torture, and abuse of citizens of Syria engaged in peaceful political activity;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has ceased its practice of procuring sensitive technology designed to restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Syria, or to disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict the right of citizens of Syria to freedom of expression;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has ceased providing support for foreign terrorist organizations and no longer allows such organizations, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, to maintain facilities in territory under the control of the Government of Syria; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has ceased the development and deployment of medium- and long-range surface-to-surface ballistic missiles;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is not pursuing or engaged in the research, development, acquisition, production, transfer, or deployment of biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons, and has provided credible assurances that it will not engage in such activities in the future; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/b/7" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has agreed to allow the United Nations and other international observers to verify that the Government of Syria is not engaging in such activities and to assess the credibility of the assurances provided by that Government.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/158/tVII/s706/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension of Sanctions After Election of Democratic Government.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees the certification described in subsection (a)(2), the President may suspend the provisions of this title and any sanctions imposed under this title for not more than 180 days to allow time for a certification described in subsection (b) to be submitted.</content>
</subsection>
</section>