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Iran Funds Access Terminated: New Financial Restrictions Enacted.

This act revokes previous waivers allowing the transfer of funds from South Korea to Qatar for Iran and prohibits future access to certain frozen funds. This signifies a tightening of financial policy towards Iran, potentially impacting international stability and diplomatic relations, though the direct impact on the daily lives of U.S. citizens is indirect.
Key points
Termination of the ability to transfer specific funds from South Korea to Qatar, which were intended for Iran.
Prohibition of issuing new waivers or licenses that would grant Iran access to these or similar funds in the future.
Restriction of access for the Government of Iran or Iranian persons to specific financial accounts, strengthening sanctions.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-04-17
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Against 160
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5947
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
Voting date: 2024-04-17
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 139