Pete Ricketts (R-NE)· Introduced February 13, 2025

A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).

S.Res. 81 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 19 Republican cosponsors · See all 19 cosponsors

Last activity February 13, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S982)

In committee

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Its path through Congress

Introduced
In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

S. Res. 81 is a resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to use the "snapback" mechanism to restore United Nations sanctions on Iran. The resolution states that Iran has repeatedly violated its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and UN Security Council Resolution 2231. It highlights Iran's increased uranium enrichment and the threat of it acquiring nuclear weapons. The Senate aims to deter further proliferation and protect global security. The resolution urges this action to happen before the snapback option expires on October 18, 2025.

Yes

Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The resolution calls for coordinated action between the US, UK, France, and Germany.
Scored +5
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The resolution aims to stop the funding of terrorist proxies through robust sanctions.