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Iran Nuclear Deals: Increased Senate Oversight

This act mandates that any future agreements made by the U.S. President with Iran regarding its nuclear program must be approved by the Senate. This means citizens, through their elected representatives in the Senate, will have a greater say in shaping foreign policy on this critical issue. The act also restricts the President's ability to lift sanctions on Iran without Senate approval, potentially impacting international stability and security.
Key points
All future agreements between the U.S. President and Iran on its nuclear program must be approved by a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
The President cannot waive or limit sanctions against Iran under nuclear agreements without Senate consent.
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Print number: 117_S_2030
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2021-06-10