S. Res. 40 (Introduced in Senate) — Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

That it is the sense of the Senate that the Senate—

(1)

reaffirms that it is the policy of the United States that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran will not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that all instruments of United States power and influence must remain on the table to prevent this outcome;

(2)

supports the ongoing diplomatic efforts of the United States Government and the members of the P5+1 countries to reach a comprehensive agreement with Iran that prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon;

(3)

affirms that support for the prompt reimposition of suspended sanctions as well as the imposition of additional sanctions against Iran would be strong and widespread in the Senate in the event—

(A)

negotiations fail to achieve a comprehensive agreement;

(B)

Iran violates the Joint Plan of Action; or

(C)

Iran violates any final comprehensive agreement on its nuclear program;

(4)

agrees that future new sanctions against Iran may include measures further targeting Iran’s energy, financial, and strategic economic sectors, and its foreign currency transactions, as well as the designation of additional Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran officials linked to its illicit nuclear program and sanctions evasion; and

(5)

supports the universal rights and democratic aspirations of the people of Iran.

Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

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