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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2012International Affairs
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAR 10
READING
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it shifts power in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran. If this bill becomes law, future Presidents would have less freedom to quickly lift sanctions on Iran, potentially slowing down or even preventing diplomatic efforts that involve sanctions relief. This could affect international relations, the global oil market, and the economic well-being of countries and companies that deal with Iran.
If the bill doesn't become law, the President retains more flexibility to make decisions about Iran sanctions without direct congressional approval for each action. This bill addresses the ongoing debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in foreign policy, particularly concerning a country like Iran which is a major point of contention in international relations and national security discussions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the President to submit a report to Congress before taking any action to terminate or waive existing Iran sanctions or issue a license that significantly alters U.S. policy towards Iran.
This creates a mandatory notification and justification process, increasing transparency and congressional involvement in executive foreign policy decisions on Iran.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a congressional review period of 30 or 60 calendar days during which the President is prohibited from taking the proposed action without congressional approval.
This gives Congress a defined window to scrutinize and potentially block presidential actions on Iran sanctions.
PROVISION 03
Mandates additional detailed information in the presidential report if the proposed action is intended to significantly alter U.S. foreign policy with respect to Iran, including anticipated effects on national security.
Ensures Congress receives comprehensive assessments for major policy shifts, allowing for more informed oversight.
PROVISION 04
If Congress passes a "joint resolution of disapproval," the President is prohibited from taking the action for specific periods, potentially leading to the action being blocked if the resolution is enacted.
Provides Congress with a legislative tool to actively prevent the President from lifting or waiving sanctions on Iran.
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.
Voters should care about this bill because it shifts power in U.S. foreign policy regarding Iran. If this bill becomes law, future Presidents would have less freedom to quickly lift sanctions on Iran, potentially slowing down or even preventing diplomatic efforts that involve sanctions relief. This could affect international relations, the global oil market, and the economic well-being of countries and companies that deal with Iran.
If the bill doesn't become law, the President retains more flexibility to make decisions about Iran sanctions without direct congressional approval for each action. This bill addresses the ongoing debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in foreign policy, particularly concerning a country like Iran which is a major point of contention in international relations and national security discussions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the President to submit a report to Congress before taking any action to terminate or waive existing Iran sanctions or issue a license that significantly alters U.S. policy towards Iran.
This creates a mandatory notification and justification process, increasing transparency and congressional involvement in executive foreign policy decisions on Iran.
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Establishes a congressional review period of 30 or 60 calendar days during which the President is prohibited from taking the proposed action without congressional approval.
This gives Congress a defined window to scrutinize and potentially block presidential actions on Iran sanctions.
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Mandates additional detailed information in the presidential report if the proposed action is intended to significantly alter U.S. foreign policy with respect to Iran, including anticipated effects on national security.
Ensures Congress receives comprehensive assessments for major policy shifts, allowing for more informed oversight.
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If Congress passes a "joint resolution of disapproval," the President is prohibited from taking the action for specific periods, potentially leading to the action being blocked if the resolution is enacted.
Provides Congress with a legislative tool to actively prevent the President from lifting or waiving sanctions on Iran.
30 calendar days (standard) or 60 calendar days (if report submitted between July 10 and September 7)
Congressional review period for presidential actions to terminate or waive Iran sanctions.
12 calendar days after passage
President prohibited from taking action if a joint resolution of disapproval passes both Houses.
10 calendar days after presidential veto
President prohibited from taking action if a joint resolution of disapproval passes both Houses and is vetoed.
GLOSSARY
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Sanctions
Economic or political penalties imposed by one country on another to coerce a change in policy.
Waiver
An official decision to temporarily set aside or not enforce a rule, law, or penalty.
Terminate (sanctions)
To permanently end the application of sanctions.
Joint Resolution of Approval
A legislative measure passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President, expressing support for a specific action.
Joint Resolution of Disapproval
A legislative measure passed by both chambers of Congress to block a specific action by the President.
Executive Order
A directive issued by the President that manages operations of the federal government.
Proprietary Information
Information that is owned by a person or company and is not publicly available.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 10, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 10, 25
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.