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119-hr-2012119th Congress

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Introduced

Summary

Mandatory congressional review would require the President to notify Congress and justify any termination, waiver, or licensing action that meaningfully changes U.S. sanctions policy toward Iran. The bill would force a formal report to specific committees and impose a timed congressional review before such actions could take effect.

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  • Families and households: Slower or blocked sanctions relief could affect the pace of diplomatic deals that indirectly shape global oil markets and economic conditions. This bill would make major shifts in U.S. policy toward Iran less likely to happen quickly.
  • The Executive branch: The President would need to submit a report explaining the action, why it does or does not significantly alter policy, and the expected national security effects. The President could not take the action during a 30 day review window unless a joint resolution of approval passed and could face a 60 day extension in a specified summer period.
  • Congress and oversight: The bill gives Senate and House committees and party leaders defined rights to request extra information and use expedited procedures to approve or disapprove actions. It creates a clear route for Congress to block or fast-track major sanctions changes.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Congress review before easing Iran sanctions

If enacted, the President would have to send Congress a report before easing or waiving Iran sanctions, or issuing a license that would significantly change U.S. policy on Iran. The report would go to Senate Banking, Senate Foreign Relations, House Financial Services, House Foreign Affairs, and top leaders. It must say if the action would significantly change policy. If yes, it would explain the change, the expected effect on U.S. national security, and why the sanctions were created. If no, it would explain why, and committees could still request the security and objectives details. Routine licenses that do not change policy would not need a report. Proprietary business information could be included only with confidentiality assurances or written consent. After the report, Congress would get 30 days to review. If the report is sent July 10 through September 7, the review would be 60 days. During review, the President could act only if Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. If Congress passes a disapproval, the President would have to wait 12 days after passage. If the President vetoes that disapproval, there would be a 10-day wait after the veto. If disapproval becomes law, the action could not be taken. This would cover sanctions under major Iran laws and any Iran sanctions set by statute or Executive order.

Fast-track votes on Iran sanctions changes

If enacted, Congress would use fast-track rules to vote on approval or disapproval of a proposed Iran sanctions action. Only the House majority or minority leader could introduce the measure in the House, and only the Senate majority or minority leader (or a designee) in the Senate. The resolution must use the exact title and single-subject text set by the bill. If a committee does not act within 10 days, it would be discharged. In the Senate, actions not meant to significantly change policy would go to the Banking Committee; actions that would significantly change policy would go to Foreign Relations. Motions to proceed would not be debatable, points of order would be waived, and debate would be limited. Senate debate on any veto message would be capped at 10 hours.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 3/10/2025

  • Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

    WA • R

    Sponsored 6/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

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