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US Sanctions Determination on Iran for Inciting Violence Against Leaders

This Act mandates the US Secretary of State, in concurrence with the Secretary of the Treasury, to determine whether specific individuals and institutions in Iran meet the criteria for sanctions related to terrorism or human rights abuses. The designated entities are accused of publicly inciting violence and calling for the assassination of the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister. The goal is to enhance national security by potentially freezing assets and prohibiting transactions with these entities.
Key points
Requirement for regular reporting (every 180 days) by the Secretary of State on whether 18 specified Iranian individuals and entities qualify for sanctions.
The list of entities includes clerics, seminaries, and government councils accused of issuing fatwas and inciting violence against US and Israeli leaders.
Potential consequences include asset blocking and transaction bans under existing terrorism and human rights regulations.
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Print number: 119_HR_6230
Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]