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Proposed Bill to Cancel Iran Sanctions Waiver

Original title: To revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

Record date · December 17, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill would officially cancel a specific waiver granted by the Secretary of State on September 11, 2023, that currently allows for exemptions to certain U.S. against Iran. If passed, the waiver would lose all legal force, effectively reinstating the full application of those sanctions.

Why it matters

This legislation directly impacts U.S. foreign policy enforcement by removing administrative flexibility to bypass existing , which could affect international financial transactions and trade relations involving Iran.

Who It Would Affect

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

Directly affected

Secretary of State

The bill nullifies a specific waiver determination previously issued by this office.

Directly affected

Entities subject to Iran sanctions

These entities would face the full application of sanctions if the waiver is revoked.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill actually do?
It cancels a specific waiver that currently allows certain exemptions to U.S. against Iran, effectively making those sanctions fully enforceable again.
Which sanctions are affected?
The bill targets authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 and the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012.

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Where This Stands

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Discoveries

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Reversal of Executive Waiver

The bill represents a legislative attempt to override an executive branch waiver determination issued just over a month prior to the bill's introduction.

Connected Entities

Congress, Mr. Weber of Texas, Secretary of State and 13 more
OrganizationCongress“To whom the waiver determination was submitted”Map →
PersonMr. Weber of Texas“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →
OrganizationSecretary of State“Responsible for issuing the waiver determination”Map →
bill number22 U.S.C. 8513a(d)(5)“Section referenced within the National Defense Authorization Act”Map →
bill numberIran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012“Section 1244(i) and 1247(f) are referenced”Map →
dateOctober 20, 2023“Date the bill was introduced”Map →
PersonMr. LaMalfa“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →
bill number22 U.S.C. 8806(f)“Section referenced within the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act”Map →
dateSeptember 11, 2023“Date the waiver determination was submitted”Map →
dateOctober 25, 2023“Date the bill was referred to committee”Map →
bill numberNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012“Section 1245(d)(5) is referenced”Map →
locationIran“Subject of the sanctions”Map →
PersonMr. Owens“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →
bill number22 U.S.C. 8803(i)“Section referenced within the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act”Map →
PersonCarlos A Gimenez“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →
PersonMrs. Steel“Sponsor of the bill”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy80
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
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