Bill · S.Res. 212· Senate(119-SRES-212)
A resolution affirming the acceptable outcome of any nuclear deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2843-2844)
- Sponsored by
- Lindsey Graham
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- 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
This resolution establishes the acceptable terms for any nuclear deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It asserts that any deal must include the complete dismantlement and destruction of Iran's entire nuclear program. Additionally, it requires a "123 Agreement" for peaceful nuclear cooperation. This agreement must mandate that Iran adopt IAEA additional protocols for verification. Finally, the resolution requires Iran to forgo domestic uranium enrichment, spent fuel reprocessing, and the possession of any related infrastructure or capacity.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The resolution aligns U.S. nuclear policy with the security concerns of allies and partners regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Nuclear Non-proliferation: The resolution aims to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons capability that could threaten the United States or its allies and partners (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Enhanced Verification: By requiring the adoption of IAEA additional protocols, the resolution seeks to ensure more rigorous verification of nuclear safeguards (Resolution, Section 3B-i).
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Increased Transparency: The proposed terms include allowing international inspectors unconditional access to monitor sites, including short-notice inspections, and providing information regarding the nuclear fuel-cycle and research and development (Resolution, Whereas clause 2).
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Global Security: The resolution outlines a goal to prevent Iran from possessing highly enriched uranium that could be used to construct nuclear weapons (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Diplomatic Friction: The text notes that the Islamic Republic of Iran has already rejected the dismantlement of its nuclear program, calling such terms unacceptable (Resolution, Whereas clause).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2843-2844)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Markwayne MullinRepublican · Oklahoma
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi