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PUNISH Act: Strengthening Iran Sanctions and Protecting US Citizens

This act aims to maintain and strengthen economic sanctions against Iran. Its primary goal is to prevent assassination attempts on US officials, US citizens, and Iranian nationals residing in the US. This means existing financial and trade restrictions on Iran will remain in effect, impacting international transactions and citizen safety.
Key points
The act keeps existing economic sanctions against Iran in place, including those on industrial and financial sectors.
It prohibits lifting sanctions until the Iranian government ceases assassination attempts on US citizens and Iranian residents in the US.
It requires regular US government reports assessing whether Iran continues to support terrorist activities and assassination attempts.
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Print number: 117_HR_8947
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Process start date: 2022-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PUNISH Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8947.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act keeps existing economic sanctions against Iran in place, including those on industrial and financial sectors.
  • It prohibits lifting sanctions until the Iranian government ceases assassination attempts on US citizens and Iranian residents in the US.
  • It requires regular US government reports assessing whether Iran continues to support terrorist activities and assassination attempts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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