Iran Sanctions Enabling Act

On Wednesday, October 14, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (H.R. 1327) passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 414 to 6. The bill authorizes state and local governments to divest from any company that invests at least $20 million in Iran's energy sector.  The companion bill in the Senate, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009 (S. 1065), was referred to committee and now has more than 30 cosponsors.

Action Needed:
Please take a few minutes to thank your representatives for supporting the bill and to urge your Senator to ensure swift passage of this crucial legislation. This will send a strong message to Tehran that the United States is serious in preventing a nuclear armed Iran from becoming a reality. Click here for a list of representatives who approved the bill.