Bill · H.R. 2581· House(119-HR-2581)
Iranian Terror Prevention Act
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- - 35 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Iranian Terror Prevention Act directs the Secretary of State to designate thirty specific organizations and any entities controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation must occur within 90 days of the Act's enactment. Additionally, the President is tasked with determining whether to impose specific sanctions on a list of these organizations within 60 days. These sanctions involve blocking property and prohibiting transactions as described in Executive Order 13224. The bill also requires regular reporting to Congress regarding new entities and sanction determinations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Imposition of Sanctions: The bill allows for the President to impose sanctions that block property and prohibit transactions with specific organizations, which is intended to address those who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Regular Oversight and Reporting: The Secretary of State and the President are required to submit reports to Congress regarding new entities and the status of sanctions, providing transparency and accountability for these designations (Section 2(c)(1) and Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Broad Designation Requirements: The bill requires the Secretary of State to designate any foreign entity or organization that is an agent of, affiliated with, or owned or controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization (Section 2(a)(30)).
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/19/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Andrew ClydeRepublican · Georgia
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Gary PalmerRepublican · Alabama
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana