Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act
3/14/2024, 2:36 AMSummary of Bill S 2210
The Bill 118 s 2210, also known as the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide for congressional review and oversight of any sanctions relief provided to Iran as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal.The bill requires the President to submit to Congress a report detailing any sanctions relief provided to Iran, including the specific actions taken to provide such relief and the impact of the relief on Iran's nuclear program. Congress would then have a specified period of time to review and potentially block any sanctions relief provided to Iran.
The bill also includes provisions for reporting on Iran's compliance with the JCPOA, as well as measures to ensure that any sanctions relief provided to Iran does not benefit terrorist organizations or entities that support terrorism. Overall, the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act aims to ensure that Congress has a say in any sanctions relief provided to Iran, particularly in the context of the JCPOA. It seeks to provide transparency and oversight in the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, while also addressing concerns about Iran's support for terrorism.
Congressional Summary of S 2210
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act
This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions.
Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S. foreign policy with respect to Iran.
Each report must (1) describe the proposed action and its rationale, and (2) indicate whether or not the action is intended to significantly alter foreign policy concerning Iran. If the intention is to alter that policy, the report must provide additional information about the policy objectives and anticipated effects of the action.
After the President submits a report, the bill provides Congress with a 30-day period to review it; this period is extended to 60 days for reports submitted between July 10 and September 7. During this period, Congress may enact a joint resolution approving or disapproving the action.
During the review period, the President may not take the action unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval; if Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval, the bill prohibits the President from taking the action.
The bill also outlines procedures for the introduction and consideration of these types of joint resolutions.
