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Congressional Review of Iran Sanctions Relief

This new law requires the U.S. President to inform Congress before taking any action to lift or waive sanctions against Iran. It grants Congress a period to review and potentially block such actions, ensuring greater oversight of foreign policy and its impact on national security.
Key points
The President must notify Congress before lifting or waiving Iran sanctions.
Congress has 30 or 60 days to review and potentially disapprove the President's action.
The law increases Congress's role in U.S. foreign policy towards Iran.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-17
For 278
Against 141
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4691
Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
Process start date: 2023-07-17
Voting date: 2024-04-17
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 138
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4691.

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 2023-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President must notify Congress before lifting or waiving Iran sanctions.
  • Congress has 30 or 60 days to review and potentially disapprove the President's action.
  • The law increases Congress's role in U.S. foreign policy towards Iran.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 141 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H2471-2473)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Economy