Expressing the deep concern of Congress regarding the failure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to adhere to its obligations under a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement by Iran in activities that appear to be designed to develop nuclear weapons.

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 20, 2003

Deplores the development by Iran of a nuclear weapons program and its failure to report material, facilities, and activities to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in contravention of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Calls on the President to use all appropriate means to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, including specified measures.

Calls on Russia to suspend all nuclear cooperation with Iran until Iran fully and completely complies with the IAEA resolution.

Calls on the IAEA to find Iran in violation of its commitments as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and refer the matter to the United Nations Security Council if Iran fails to meet its obligations to the IAEA. Calls on the United Nations Security Council to consider the passage of a Security Council resolution or other actions that may be necessary to impose diplomatic and economic sanctions against Iran if it fails to meet its obligations.

Calls on Iran to cease all efforts to acquire nuclear fuel cycle capabilities.

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Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] · R–PA

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Oct 20, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 20, 2003
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2003
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Con.Res.307, 108th Congress: Expressing the deep concern of Congress regarding the failure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to adhere to its obligations under a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement by Iran in activities that appear to be designed to develop nuclear weapons.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/307

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres307/BILLS-108hconres307ih.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.307 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.307, 108th Congress: Expressing the deep concern of Congress regarding the failure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to adhere to its obligations under a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement by Iran in activities that appear to be designed to develop nuclear weapons.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/307

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-10-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres307/BILLS-108hconres307ih.htm

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Discuss H.Con.Res.307, 108th Congress: Expressing the deep concern of Congress regarding the failure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to adhere to its obligations under a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement by Iran in activities that appear to be designed to develop nuclear weapons.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/307

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-10-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres307/BILLS-108hconres307ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T16:18:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.307, 108th Congress: Expressing the deep concern of Congress regarding the failure of the Islamic Republic of Iran to adhere to its obligations under a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency and the engagement by Iran in activities that appear to be designed to develop nuclear weapons.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/307

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2003-10-20.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hconres307/BILLS-108hconres307ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T16:18:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.307 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.