To address the threat from the development of Iran’s ballistic missile program and the transfer or deployment of Iranian missiles and related goods and technology, including materials and equipment, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The MISSILES Act establishes new U.S. sanctions targeting foreign persons who engage in Iranian ballistic missile and drone technology proliferation, anticipating the expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 restrictions in October 2023. It requires the State Department to report on diplomatic strategy, impacts of sanctions on Iran, and identification of Iranian persons using drones against U.S. citizens.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. national security interests and allied nations benefit from continued pressure on Iranian missile proliferation. Israel and Gulf states benefit from reduced Iranian missile/drone capabilities. Defense and intelligence agencies gain expanded authorities and reporting mandates.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Foreign persons and entities dealing in Iranian missile technology face property blocking, visa denial, and financial exclusion. Iran's government and its proxies (Hezbollah, Houthis) face intensified sanctions. The State Department bears significant new reporting burdens.
Key Provisions
- Sanctions on foreign persons involved in Iranian missile/drone technology transfer
- Property blocking and visa denial for sanctioned persons
- Mandatory FTO designation for Iranian persons attacking U.S. citizens with drones
- Multiple reporting requirements for State Department on Iran strategy
- Report on sanctions impacts on Iranian civil society and economy
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Imposes new U.S. sanctions on Iranian ballistic missile and drone proliferation activities to replace expiring UN Security Council Resolution 2231 restrictions, and mandates multiple reporting requirements on Iran policy.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Affairs & Defense, National Security
Primary Purpose
Imposes new U.S. sanctions on Iranian ballistic missile and drone proliferation activities to replace expiring UN Security Council Resolution 2231 restrictions, and mandates multiple reporting requirements on Iran policy.
Policy Domains
Iran Missile Sanctions and Reporting
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- U.S. national security apparatus
- Israel and Gulf allies
- Defense intelligence community
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Foreign persons dealing with Iran
- Government of Iran and proxies
- Department of State
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Cardin, with an amendment
Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Ricketts, and Mr. …
Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Hagerty) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Congressional oversight committees, Department of State, Government of Iran
Positive-direction: Congressional oversight committees
Negative-direction: Department of State, Government of Iran, Iran-aligned entities (Hezbollah, Houthis)
Foreign persons involved in Iran missile trade, Missile technology suppliers, U.S. and allied security interests
Positive-direction: U.S. and allied security interests, U.S. national security interests
Negative-direction: Foreign persons involved in Iran missile trade, Missile technology suppliers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "President"
- → President of the United States
- "Government of Iran"
- → Islamic Republic of Iran government
- "Secretary of State"
- → U.S. Secretary of State
- "Iran-aligned entity"
- → Foreign person controlled by or receiving support from Iran
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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