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Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4592

Bill 117 hr 4592, also known as the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold Iranian leaders accountable for their actions and to address the ongoing human rights abuses and support for terrorism by the Iranian government.

The bill includes provisions that would impose sanctions on Iranian officials who are involved in human rights abuses, terrorism, or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It also calls for the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase support for the Iranian people and their efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Iran. It includes measures to provide assistance to Iranian civil society organizations and promote internet freedom in Iran. Overall, the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021 aims to hold the Iranian government accountable for its actions and support the Iranian people in their quest for democracy and human rights.

Congressional Summary of HR 4592

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders, and it requires the Department of the Treasury to brief Congress on any illicit or corrupt means employed to acquire or use such funds.

Current Status of Bill HR 4592

Bill HR 4592 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2021. Bill HR 4592 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 21, 2021.  Bill HR 4592's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of July 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4592

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4592

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4592

To require the President to report on financial institutions' involvement with officials of the Iranian Government, and for other purposes.
Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021
Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2021

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