Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010

<p>The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (<a href="/facts/Act_of_Congress/CE4cpsgt">Pub. L.</a> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/195?link-type=html">111–195 (text)</a> <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/111/public/195?link-type=pdf&.pdf">(PDF)</a>, 124 <a href="/facts/United_States_Statutes_at_Large/tT1dUjXo">Stat.</a> <a href="https://legislink.org/us/stat-124-1312">1312</a>, enacted July 1, 2010; CISADA) is a law passed by the <a href="/facts/U.S._Congress/mJlU46K7">U.S. Congress</a> that applies further sanctions on the government of <a href="/facts/Iran/24yukge8">Iran</a>.
</p><p>CISADA extended U.S. <a href="/facts/Economic_sanction/fKzSIKvR">economic sanctions</a> placed on Iran under the <a href="/facts/Iran_and_Libya_Sanctions_Act/VcNsHV8C">Iran Sanctions Act of 1996</a> and punishes companies and individuals who aid Iran's petroleum sector. This increased pressure is part of the larger campaign over the <a href="/facts/Nuclear_program_of_Iran/NFCJJy84">Iranian nuclear program</a>, and aims to target Iranian dependence on imports for its gasoline needs. The act was passed by the House (408–8) and Senate (99–0) on June 24, 2010 and signed into law by President Obama on July 1, 2010.
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Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010