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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1422Aviation and airportsForeign property

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION MAR 17

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it represents an intensification of the U.S. government's strategy to limit Iran's financial resources. The U.S. policy aims to prevent Iran from funding its nuclear program, developing weapons of mass destruction, supporting terrorism, and engaging in destabilizing actions globally. If this bill becomes law, it could further restrict Iran's ability to sell its oil and gas on the international market, potentially reducing the revenue available for these activities.

Without this bill, the current sanctions regime would remain in place, but with less expansive reach and potentially fewer tools to identify and penalize those who help Iran evade existing restrictions. The bill's passage would signal a stronger commitment to economic pressure, potentially impacting global energy markets and international relations as foreign entities assess the risks of doing business related to Iranian oil.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Expands the "Rewards for Justice" program to offer financial rewards for information leading to the identification of persons violating or evading U.S. sanctions against Iran, specifically those tied to Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

This aims to incentivize whistleblowers and intelligence gathering to uncover hidden networks that help Iran sell its oil despite sanctions.

PROVISION 02

Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who knowingly engage in significant transactions related to the processing, refining, export, transfer, or sale of Iran's oil, condensates, or other petroleum and petrochemical products.

This provision directly targets the revenue streams that Iran relies on from its energy sector, making it harder for Iran to fund its activities.

PROVISION 03

The imposed sanctions include blocking all property and interests in property of sanctioned foreign persons that are in the United States or come under U.S. control.

Blocking assets aims to directly cut off financial access for individuals and entities assisting Iran, preventing them from using the U.S. financial system.

PROVISION 04

Sanctioned foreign persons, including their corporate officers, principals, and immediate family members who benefit, will be deemed inadmissible to the United States and have their visas revoked.

This restricts travel and access to the U.S. for individuals involved in these transactions, adding a personal consequence to the economic sanctions.

PROVISION 05

Includes exceptions for humanitarian aid, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices intended for the people of Iran, as well as exceptions for the safety of vessels and crew.

These exceptions aim to prevent the sanctions from negatively impacting humanitarian efforts or causing undue suffering for the Iranian population, or creating maritime safety hazards.

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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 84%

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ACTION TIMELINE

13 EVENTS

MAR 17

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

SENATE · INTROREFERRAL

MAR 16

Mrs. Kim moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

HOUSE · FLOOR

MAR 16

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2500-2503)

FLOOR

MAR 16

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1422.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1422

Congress119th

StatusPassed House

IntroducedFeb 18, 2025

Last actionMar 17, 2026

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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025

House BillHR 1422Aviation and airportsForeign property

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 17, 2026

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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS

STEP 4 OF 8

Introduced

In Committee

Reported

Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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This aims to incentivize whistleblowers and intelligence gathering to uncover hidden networks that help Iran sell its oil despite sanctions.

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This provision directly targets the revenue streams that Iran relies on from its energy sector, making it harder for Iran to fund its activities.

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The imposed sanctions include blocking all property and interests in property of sanctioned foreign persons that are in the United States or come under U.S. control.

Blocking assets aims to directly cut off financial access for individuals and entities assisting Iran, preventing them from using the U.S. financial system.

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Sanctioned foreign persons, including their corporate officers, principals, and immediate family members who benefit, will be deemed inadmissible to the United States and have their visas revoked.

This restricts travel and access to the U.S. for individuals involved in these transactions, adding a personal consequence to the economic sanctions.

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Includes exceptions for humanitarian aid, agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical devices intended for the people of Iran, as well as exceptions for the safety of vessels and crew.

These exceptions aim to prevent the sanctions from negatively impacting humanitarian efforts or causing undue suffering for the Iranian population, or creating maritime safety hazards.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Date of enactment

Sanctions may be imposed on and after the date the Act becomes law.

Not more than 180 days

Presidential waivers for sanctions may be granted for a period of not more than 180 days.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Blocking of all property and interests in property	Foreign persons, their subsidiaries, corporate officers, and benefiting immediate family members determined to have engaged in significant transactions related to Iranian petroleum/petrochemical products.
immigration	Inadmissibility to the United States, ineligibility for visas/admission/parole, and revocation of current visas.	Foreign persons, their subsidiaries, corporate officers, and benefiting immediate family members determined to have engaged in significant transactions related to Iranian petroleum/petrochemical products.

GLOSSARY

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Sanctions: Official actions taken by one country against another, or against specific individuals or entities, to compel a change in policy, often involving economic restrictions like limiting trade or freezing assets.
Foreign person: An individual or organization that is not a citizen or entity of the United States.
Petrochemical products: Chemical products derived from petroleum or natural gas, used in a wide range of industries including plastics, fertilizers, and synthetic materials.
Condensates: A light, liquid hydrocarbon mixture, similar to very light crude oil, that is produced from natural gas fields.
Rewards for Justice Program: A program managed by the U.S. Department of State that offers monetary rewards for information leading to the prevention of international terrorist acts, the apprehension of terrorists, or information on those violating U.S. sanctions.
Blocking of property: A legal action where the U.S. government freezes an individual's or entity's assets, preventing them from accessing or transferring those funds or property within U.S. jurisdiction.
Inadmissible (aliens)

ACTION TIMELINE

13 EVENTS

MAR 17

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

INTROREFERRAL

MAR 16

Mrs. Kim moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

FLOOR

MAR 16

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2500-2503)

FLOOR

MAR 16

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1422.

FLOOR

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