Bill · H.R. 2012· House(119-HR-2012)
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025 establishes a process for congressional oversight regarding sanctions on Iran. It requires the President to submit reports before terminating, waiving, or significantly altering foreign policy through licensing actions related to Iran sanctions. Congress is granted a specific period to review these reports through hearings and briefings. The bill outlines procedures for the introduction and consideration of joint resolutions of approval or disapproval. Additionally, it places limitations on the President's ability to take certain actions during the review period.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The act mandates detailed reporting and public review of sanctions changes.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands congressional oversight of executive actions regarding sanctions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Congressional Oversight: The President must submit a report describing proposed actions and the reasons for them before taking action, such as terminating or waelving sanctions (Section 2(a)(1) and 2(a)(2)).
- Transparency on Foreign Policy Changes: For actions intended to significantly alter foreign policy, the President must include descriptions of the anticipated effect on national security and the original policy objectives (Section 2(a)(4)(A)).
- Protection of Private Data: The bill allows for the inclusion of proprietary information in reports only if congressional committees and leadership provide assurances of confidentiality (Section 2(a)(5)).
- Legislative Check on Executive Power: The President may be prohibited from taking certain actions during a congressional review period unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delay in Executive Actions: The President is restricted from taking certain actions during the 30 or 60-day congressional review period unless a joint resolution of approval is passed (Section 2(b)(1) and 2(b)(3)).
- Temporary Stoppage of Actions via Disapproval: If a joint resolution of disapproval passes both Houses, the President may be barred from taking the proposed action for 12 days (Section 2(b)(4)), or for 10 days if the President vetoes the resolution (Section 2(b)(5)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Increases Federal Power+5
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, 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.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York