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Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

3/18/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1422

Bill 119 HR 1422, also known as the "Iran Oil and Gas Sanctions Act," aims to impose sanctions on individuals or entities involved in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion related to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and petrochemical products from Iran. The bill specifically targets those who engage in activities that support Iran's energy sector, which is a key source of revenue for the Iranian government.

The sanctions outlined in the bill are intended to increase pressure on Iran and deter them from engaging in activities that threaten regional stability or violate international agreements. By targeting individuals or entities involved in sanctions evasion, the bill seeks to disrupt Iran's ability to profit from its energy exports and fund activities that are contrary to US interests.

In addition to imposing sanctions, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance. This includes measures to monitor and track transactions related to Iranian oil, gas, and petrochemical products, as well as penalties for those found to be in violation of the sanctions. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1422 represents a bipartisan effort to address concerns about Iran's activities in the energy sector and to hold accountable those who seek to evade existing sanctions. The bill aims to strengthen US policy towards Iran and promote stability in the region by targeting key sources of revenue for the Iranian government.

Congressional Summary of HR 1422

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) that are involved in Iran's petroleum sector as well as certain associated persons. The bill also requires or authorizes actions to facilitate the enforcement of sanctions on Iran.

Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on any foreign person that, after the bill's enactment, knowingly engages in any transaction related to the processing, export, or sale of oil, condensates, gas, liquefied natural gas, or other petrochemical products in whole or in part from Iran. The President must also impose sanctions on certain foreign persons associated with a sanctioned individual or entity. For example, the President must sanction the subsidiaries and corporate officers of a sanctioned business.

The bill provides certain exceptions to these sanctions, including specifying that sanctions do not apply to the importation of goods or to conducting or facilitating transactions for humanitarian assistance.

The Department of State must establish an interagency working group that shall seek to establish a multilateral contact group to coordinate international efforts to enforce sanctions on Iran.

The bill expands the State Department rewards program to authorize a reward payment to any individual who furnishes information leading to the identification of a person (1) subject to sanctions under this bill, or (2) that has attempted or is attempting to evade sanctions under this bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 1422

Bill HR 1422 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 17, 2026. Bill HR 1422 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2025.  Bill HR 1422's most recent activity was The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. as of March 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1422

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2534
Democrat Cosponsors
1093
Republican Cosponsors
1441
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1422

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1422

To impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.
To impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.

Comments

Keyla Hardy profile image

Keyla Hardy

693

10 months ago

Ugh, can't believe they passed this bill. So annoying. #politics #USA #HR1422

Azriel Carr profile image

Azriel Carr

741

10 months ago

This bill is gonna hit Iran where it hurts! Finally, some tough action being taken against them. About time we show them we mean business. Can't wait to see the impact this has on their economy.

Irene Brewer profile image

Irene Brewer

650

1 year ago

This bill is so stupid, it's gonna mess everything up for us. Why are they even passing it? It's gonna make things worse, not better. Who even benefits from this crap?