HR589-118

Reported

To impose sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran and the President of Iran and their respective offices for human rights abuses and support for terrorism.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 27, 2023

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 22, 2023

Additional sponsors: Mr. Smucker, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Kim of California, …

Jun 22, 2023

Reported from the Committee on Foreign Affairs with an amendment

Jun 22, 2023

Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means …

Jan 27, 2023

Mr. Banks (for himself, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Waltz, Ms. Tenney, …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Imposes sanctions on Irans Supreme Leader, President, and their offices for human rights abuses including the death of Mahsa Amini. Targets judicial and security officials responsible for repression.

Who Benefits and How

Iranian human rights victims receive recognition and support. International human rights standards advanced. Diaspora and activists gain US policy support.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Iranian officials face asset freezes and travel bans. US-Iran diplomatic engagement constrained. Iranian people may face secondary economic effects.

Key Provisions

  • Sanctions Supreme Leaders office and appointees
  • Targets revolutionary courts and security forces
  • Named after Mahsa Amini who died in morality police custody
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:49

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Imposes sanctions on Iran Supreme Leader, President, and officials for human rights abuses

Policy Domains

Sanctions Iran Human Rights Foreign Policy

Legislative Strategy

"Sanction Iranian leadership for human rights abuses"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Sanctions Iran Human Rights

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