Freezing HAMAS Act (H.R. 5945)
November 7, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill would legally mandate the reversal of specific relief for Iran, potentially blocking the transfer of funds and assets currently subject to international agreements.
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Government of Iran
The bill would reinstate sanctions and block the release of funds previously agreed upon by the U.S.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The agency would be prohibited from facilitating the release of funds or assets to Iran as previously planned.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill mandates the reinstatement of sanctions previously imposed under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
- It prohibits the U.S. government from facilitating the release of funds or assets to Iran that were previously agreed upon.
- It explicitly targets waivers, suspensions, or reductions of sanctions granted under agreements between the U.S. and Iran.
- The bill specifically references the 'Waiver of Sanctions with Respect to the Transfer of Funds from the Republic of Korea to Qatar' transmitted to Congress on September 11, 2023.
- It prohibits any future waiver, suspension, or reduction of sanctions related to these specific agreements.
Why It Matters
The bill would legally mandate the reversal of specific relief for Iran, potentially blocking the transfer of funds and assets currently subject to international agreements.
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Legislative reversal of executive waivers
The bill represents a direct legislative attempt to override specific executive branch waivers regarding Iranian assets.
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