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Proposed Amendment to Repeal Iran Sanctions Sunset Clause

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6056

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Tim Scott has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would remove the expiration date from the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. The proposal cites ongoing concerns regarding Iran's weapons programs and support for regional proxies as the basis for making these sanctions permanent.

Why it matters

If enacted, this amendment would permanently extend the legal authority for U.S. sanctions against Iran, preventing the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 from expiring as currently scheduled.

Background

The Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 is a U.S. federal law that imposes economic sanctions on entities that invest in Iran's energy sector or provide support for its weapons programs. context
S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual legislative vehicle used to set policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Government of Iran

The amendment proposes to make the sanctions currently imposed on the country permanent by removing their expiration date.

Directly affected

Tim Scott

As the sponsor, he is the individual who formally submitted the amendment for consideration.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'repeal the sunset' mean in this context?

It means removing the expiration date from the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, effectively making the sanctions permanent rather than allowing them to expire.

Has this amendment been passed?

No, the document states it was 'ordered to ,' which is a procedural step meaning it has been submitted but not yet voted on or adopted.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

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Permanent Sanctions Policy

The amendment signals a legislative effort to move away from periodic reauthorization of Iran sanctions toward a permanent legal framework.

Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 Tim Scott

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Russian Federation, Tim Scott and 4 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency whose appropriations are governed by the primary bill S. 4784.”Map →

locationRussian Federation“Cited in the findings as a supplier of weapons to Iran.”Map →

PersonTim Scott“U.S. Senator from South Carolina who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy“The agency whose defense activities are governed by the primary bill S. 4784.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that published the Congressional Record.”Map →

locationIsrael“Cited as an ally threatened by Iranian activities.”Map →

otherIran Sanctions Act of 1996“The existing law that the amendment seeks to modify by removing its sunset provi”Map →

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