To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Moskowitz, Ms. Tenney, and Mr. …
Reported from the Committee on Financial Services with an amendment
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged; committed to the Committee of …
Mrs. Kim of California introduced the following bill; which was …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Limits presidents ability to waive Iran financial sanctions by requiring either certification that Iran has stopped supporting terrorism or Congressional approval through joint resolution.
Who Benefits and How
- Congress gains oversight and approval authority over Iran sanctions waivers
- Iran sanctions enforcement strengthened through additional hurdles
- Critics of Iran deal achieve tighter constraints on executive flexibility
Who Bears the Burden and How
- President loses unilateral waiver authority
- Executive branch must navigate Congressional approval process
- Iran diplomacy constrained by waiver restrictions
Key Provisions
- Waiver requires certification Iran stopped supporting terrorism OR
- Congressional review period of 30-60 days before waiver
- Joint resolution of approval needed during review period
- Congressional disapproval blocks waiver
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Restricts presidential waivers of Iran sanctions unless Iran stops supporting terrorism or Congress approves
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Constrain executive flexibility on Iran through Congressional approval requirements"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President
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