# 119-sres-81: 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).

119-sres-81, 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)., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-81
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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).
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 19
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Urges the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to invoke the snapback of United Nations sanctions against Iran under UNSCR 2231 before October 18, 2025.** It frames that step as a response to Iran's repeated violations and the acceleration of its nuclear program. - Allies and partners: Would push to restore UN sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal to deter Iran and protect U.S. partners in Europe and the Middle East. - Iran's regime and proxies: Condemns Iran's violations and highlights its expansion of enrichment, including 60% enriched uranium and a stockpile of about 200 kilograms. - International institutions: Urges the E3 to use diplomatic tools in UNSCR 2231, noting recent IAEA censure votes and E3 statements backing snapback.

## Cosponsors (19)

- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK), 2025-02-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-05-08T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-81 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/81)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-81 (as of 2026-04-21).