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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025

3/26/2025, 2:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2012

Bill 119 hr 2012, also known as the "To provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran," is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that any decisions made by the executive branch to terminate or waive sanctions against Iran are subject to congressional review.

Under this bill, if the President or any other government official wishes to lift or waive sanctions against Iran, they must first submit a report to Congress detailing the reasons for their decision. Congress would then have a specified period of time to review the report and potentially pass a resolution disapproving of the action.

The bill also includes provisions for expedited consideration of congressional resolutions related to sanctions against Iran, in order to ensure that any decisions made by the executive branch are subject to timely and thorough review by Congress. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2012 aims to increase transparency and accountability in the decision-making process regarding sanctions against Iran, by giving Congress a greater role in the review and approval of such actions.

Current Status of Bill HR 2012

Bill HR 2012 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 2012 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025.  Bill HR 2012's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2012

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2012

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2012

To provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.
To provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

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