IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 217
Condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran (also known as Iran) for con-
structing a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a 
program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for 
its support of global terrorism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2003
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran (also known as 
Iran) for constructing a facility to enrich uranium with 
potential for developing a program for the proliferation 
of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support 
of global terrorism.
Whereas in March 2003, the Director of the International 
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that Iran was 
constructing a facility to enrich uranium, a key compo-
nent of advanced nuclear weapons; 
Whereas this facility, located at Natanz, can be used to de-
velop nuclear weapons;
•HCON 217 IH 
Whereas a second nuclear power plant, projected to be oper-
ational by the end of 2003, is currently under construc-
tion at Bushehr; 
Whereas United States intelligence sources indicate that Iran 
could develop nuclear weapons from this facility; 
Whereas the unclassified Report on the Acquisition of Tech-
nology Relating to Weapons of Mass Destruction and Ad-
vanced Conventional Munitions, submitted to the Con-
gress by the Director of Central Intelligence pursuant to 
section 721 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 1997 (50 U.S.C. 2366) covering the 6-month 
period beginning on July 1, 2001 (in this preamble re-
ferred to as the ‘‘proliferation report’’), states that Iran 
may have some capability for biological weapons, includ-
ing blister, blood, and choking agents; 
Whereas the proliferation report raises questions about Iran’s 
compliance with its obligations under the Chemical Weap-
ons Convention (CWC), which Iran signed on January 
13, 1993, and ratified on June 8, 1997; 
Whereas in February 2003, the Director of Central Intel-
ligence stated that ‘‘No Iranian government, regardless of 
its ideological leanings, is likely to willingly abandon 
weapons of mass destruction programs that are seen as 
guaranteeing Iran’s security’’; 
Whereas the Iran Nonproliferation Act of 2000 requires peri-
odic reports to Congress concerning the transfer to Iran 
of goods, services, and technology that have the potential 
to make a material contribution to the development of 
nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons, or ballistic or 
cruise missiles;
•HCON 217 IH 
Whereas the unanimous passage in both Houses of the Iran 
Nonproliferation Act of 2000 demonstrates concern and 
commitment on the part of the Congress to monitor the 
transfer to Iran of materiel for the development of nu-
clear, biological, or chemical weapons, and ballistic or 
cruise missiles; 
Whereas Iran has been a signatory of the Treaty on the Non-
Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) since January 
1, 1968; 
Whereas signatories of the NPT are committed to preventing 
the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, 
promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear en-
ergy, and achieving nuclear disarmament; 
Whereas since January 1984, Iran has been identified by the 
Department of State as the most active state sponsor of 
terrorism; 
Whereas Iran continues to provide material support to 
Hizballah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all rec-
ognized terrorist groups; 
Whereas Iran increased its support for terrorism by encour-
aging coordination among Palestinian terrorist groups 
following the start of the September 2000 Palestinian up-
rising; 
Whereas approximately 150 members of the Iranian Revolu-
tionary Guard Corps remain in Lebanon to coordinate 
Iranian arms deliveries to Hizballah; 
Whereas in its indictments of 14 people in June 2001, the 
Department of Justice stated its belief that the govern-
ment of Iran was involved in the June 1996 Khobar 
Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, which killed 19 United 
States Airmen; and
•HCON 217 IH 
Whereas Iran’s construction of nuclear facilities, coupled with 
acknowledged ties to terrorist groups, constitutes a threat 
to global peace and security: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls on the Government of Iran—
(A) to comply with its obligations under 
the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC); 
(B) to verify compliance with its obliga-
tions under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation 
of Nuclear Weapons; 
(C) to sign the Model Additional Protocol 
of the International Atomic Energy Agency, 
which would allow inspectors freer access to nu-
clear sites; and 
(D) immediately and unconditionally to 
halt support for terrorism, renounce all forms 
of terrorism, and close all terrorist facilities in 
Iran; 
(2) calls on the President of the United States 
to set a new direction, incorporating all available 
nonproliferation tools, to redirect Iranian efforts 
away from nuclear weapons; and 
(3) calls on member states of the United Na-
tions to join the United States in preventing the pro-
liferation of weapons of mass destruction, and reaf-
•HCON 217 IH 
firm their commitment to fighting all forms of ter-
rorism.
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