Congressman Pete King


Iran

Iran poses a grave threat not only to Israel and the Middle East, but also to the United States and the entire globe. It is a state sponsor of terror that continues to violate United Nations Security Council Resolutions in its pursuit of nuclear weapons. That is something we cannot allow, and therefore we must work with our allies and use all means necessary to prevent Iran from achieving that goal.

These are some of the bills I have endorsed:

  • On 10/20/09 I wrote to President Obama requesting the full implementation of the Iran Sanctions Act.
  • H.R. 1208—Iran Threat Reduction Act—This bill strengthens existing legislation to sanction persons aiding and facilitating nonproliferation activities by the Government of Iran.
  • H.R. 1327—Iran Sanctions Enabling Act—This bill authorizes state and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran's energy sector.
  • H.R. 2194--—Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act—This bill amends the Iran Sanctions Act to enhance U.S. diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran.