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H.R. 4242 · 109th Congress

To require the Secretary of State to seek the establishment of a conference where Iranian nationals who…

Full title

To require the Secretary of State to seek the establishment of a conference where Iranian nationals who oppose the policies of the Government of Iran can discuss the future of the Government of Iran.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 109th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

7 cosponsors · 1 D, 6 R

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Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) take the necessary steps to encourage and support the establishment of a conference at which Iranian nationals who oppose the government of Iran's policies can meet and discuss governmental reforms and their implementation; and (2) report to Congress respecting such steps and which groups of Iranian nationals have…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 7, 2005

Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) take the necessary steps to encourage and support the establishment of a conference at which Iranian nationals who oppose the government of Iran's policies can meet and discuss governmental reforms and their implementation; and (2) report to Congress respecting such steps and which groups of Iranian nationals have expressed interest in such a conference.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: To require the Secretary of State to seek the establishment of a conference where Iranian nationals who oppose the policies of the Government of Iran can discuss the future of the Government of Iran.

Latest action (Nov 7, 2005): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 7, 2005

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.