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Congress Gets More Say on Iran Sanctions Changes

This bill requires the President to inform Congress before lifting or changing sanctions on Iran. Congress gets time to review these proposed changes and can block them if they disagree. This gives Congress more say in US policy towards Iran.
Key points
President must report plans to ease Iran sanctions to Congress.
Congress has a set time (30 or 60 days) to review and potentially disapprove the plans.
The President cannot act until the review period ends or Congress approves.
Congress can pass a resolution to stop the proposed action.
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Print number: 117_S_488
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_488.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • President must report plans to ease Iran sanctions to Congress.
  • Congress has a set time (30 or 60 days) to review and potentially disapprove the plans.
  • The President cannot act until the review period ends or Congress approves.
  • Congress can pass a resolution to stop the proposed action.
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 Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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