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119-hr-6230119th Congress

Tehran Incitement to Violence Act

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

Passed House

Summary

Authorizes sanctions on Iranian individuals and institutions that issue or amplify fatwas calling for violence against U.S. and Israeli leaders. It would allow blocking of their U.S.-linked assets and bar their entry to the United States.

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  • Designated Iranian people and entities would have property blocked under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and be made inadmissible to the United States, with any existing visas automatically revoked.
  • U.S. persons and businesses could be prohibited from transacting in property owned or controlled by those designated, and violations may trigger penalties under IEEPA.
  • The President could waive sanctions for national security reasons with a written justification to Congress within 15 days, and the administration must issue implementing regulations within 120 days.
  • The bill exempts intelligence reporting, law enforcement actions, and certain international obligations, and it does not apply to imports of goods. Sanctions would end 30 days after the President certifies that Iran no longer repeatedly supports international terrorism under specified statutes.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Visa bans and asset freezes on named Iranians

If enacted, this bill would direct the President to freeze the U.S. assets of the 18 named people and groups. U.S. persons would be barred from transactions in their property when it is in the United States or under U.S. control. Those people would be inadmissible and ineligible for visas or entry. Any current visas would be revoked at once under INA 221(i). Breaking these rules would bring civil or criminal penalties under IEEPA section 206.

Exceptions and who the rules cover

If enacted, these sanctions would not apply to authorized U.S. intelligence activities or activities reported under the National Security Act. They would not apply when the United States must admit or parole someone to meet U.N. Headquarters or other treaty duties, or to support U.S. law enforcement. The bill would not allow sanctions on importing goods; “goods” would include articles, materials, supplies, and products, but not technical data. The bill would define who counts as a U.S. person or a foreign person, name which committees get notices, and use the January 1, 2021 meaning of “Government of Iran.”

How sanctions start, pause, and end

If enacted, the President would have to tell Congress within 180 days whether each named person meets the sanctions test, and again within 2 years. The President would be able to waive a sanction by sending Congress a written finding and reasons that it is in the national security interests of the United States, within 15 days after the waiver would take effect. Rules to carry this out would be issued within 120 days after enactment. Sanctions would end 30 days after the President certifies to Congress that Iran no longer repeatedly supports international terrorism, based on State Department determinations under listed laws.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 12/2/2025

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

  • Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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