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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Report on Sanctions Impact on Iran and Russia
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Schatz has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Defense to report on how U.S. sanctions have affected the military capabilities of Iran and Russia. The report would specifically examine the effectiveness of these sanctions in deterring aggression and their impact on military readiness, particularly during the conflict known as Operation Epic Fury.
If enacted, this amendment would require the Secretary of Defense to produce a formal assessment of how U.S. economic sanctions have influenced the military and industrial capabilities of Iran and Russia, including their performance during recent military operations.
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The agency is tasked with the administrative and analytical burden of producing the mandated report.
Department of State
The agency is required to coordinate with the Department of Defense on the report's findings.
Department of the Treasury
The agency is required to coordinate with the Department of Defense on the report's findings.
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Focus on Operation Epic Fury
The amendment explicitly ties the effectiveness of sanctions to a specific recent military operation, suggesting a legislative interest in evaluating the real-world performance of sanctions during active conflict.
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