Bill · H.R. 1800· House(119-HR-1800)
Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ryan Mackenzie
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 aims to repeal the sunset provision found in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. This legislation targets the removal of expiration dates related to existing sanctions. The bill addresses Iran's weapons programs and its support for terrorism. It also notes Iran's acquisition of weapons from the Russian Federation. By amending the original act, the bill seeks to ensure the continued enforcement of these sanctions.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill seeks to protect and support United States allies and partners such as Israel by maintaining sanctions against Iran.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
By addressing regional threats and terrorist financing, the bill supports the stability required for long-term national security.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill addresses regional instability caused by Iranian weapons proliferation and terrorist support.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Continued enforcement of sanctions: The bill aims to fully implement and enforce the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Section 3). This could address concerns regarding Iran's illicit weapons programs and its support for terrorism (Section 2).
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Addressing regional threats: The act responds to findings that Iran is funneling weapons and financial support to terrorist proxies, which threatens United States allies and partners like Israel (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 5/6/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 5/5/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1838)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1838)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1800.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1838-1839)
- Mr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California